Natural Disasters in Garrett Park, MD
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
91.7
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
92.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
19.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
63.5
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
21
Public Assistance
$249.2M
Individual Assistance
$14.2M
Most Common Type
Snowstorm
5 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $238.2M | $9.2M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2016 | $2.8M | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Nov 2012 | $465K | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Straight-line Winds → | Severe Storm | Aug 2012 | $7.4M | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | $428K | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | May 2010 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Feb 2010 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes → | Severe Storm | Jul 2006 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Isabel → | Hurricane | Sep 2003 | — | $484K |
| Snow → | Severe Storm | Mar 2003 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Storm | Apr 2000 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 (severe Snow Storm) → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & High Winds → | Severe Storm | Aug 1989 | — | — |
| Heavy Rains & Flooding → | Flood | Oct 1975 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Agnes → | Flood | Jun 1972 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 33 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
775
Total Claims Paid
$4,765,802
Avg Claim Payout
$6,149
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
12
Federal Funding
$3,282,396
Properties Protected
5
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.83
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 3 | $566,891 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 2 | $383,960 |
| 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 1 | $738,750 |
| 203.1: Wet Floodproofing Private Structures - Riverine; 500.2: Flood Control - Berm, Levee, or Dike | 1 | $1,385,623 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $69,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Garrett Park has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, heat wave, strong wind. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (5 declarations). 775 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $249,202,897 in public assistance recovery funding. $14,241,651 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 12 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.