Natural Disasters in Galestown, MD
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
53.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
52.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
60.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
97.5
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
20
Public Assistance
$643K
Individual Assistance
$786K
Most Common Type
Hurricane
7 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Isaias → | Hurricane | Feb 2021 | $145K | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Nov 2012 | $270K | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Sep 2011 | $228K | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | May 2010 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes → | Severe Storm | Jul 2006 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Isabel → | Hurricane | Sep 2003 | — | $4K |
| Snow → | Severe Storm | Mar 2003 | — | — |
| Tornado → | Tornado | May 2002 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Storm | Apr 2000 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 (severe Snow Storm) → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Weather and Ice Storms → | Snowstorm | Mar 1994 | — | — |
| Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
| Ice Conditions → | Snowstorm | Jan 1977 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Agnes → | Flood | Jun 1972 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 22 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,141
Total Claims Paid
$21,679,880
Avg Claim Payout
$19,001
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
16
Federal Funding
$869,117
Properties Protected
13
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.64
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $59,329 |
| 904.2: Advance Assistance (FMA and PDMC) | 2 | $225,000 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 2 | $47,700 |
| 601.1: Generators | 2 | $56,250 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 2 | $399,958 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Galestown has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are coastal flood, hurricane, wildfire. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 1,141 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $642,587 in public assistance recovery funding. $785,745 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 16 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.