Natural Disasters in Hillcrest Heights, MD
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
93.2
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
92.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
49.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
29.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 99.1 |
| Lightning | 98.8 |
| Heat Wave | 97.8 |
| Strong Wind | 95.8 |
| Tornado | 95.1 |
| Earthquake | 93.2 |
| Hurricane | 92.2 |
| Landslide | 91.1 |
| Hail | 90.4 |
| Drought | 83.5 |
| Ice Storm | 80.6 |
| Cold Wave | 77.8 |
| Coastal Flood | 49.4 |
| Wildfire | 42.3 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
19
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Snowstorm
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Nov 20, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Oct 28, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Oct 5, 2011 | Flood | REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM LEE |
| Aug 27, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| May 6, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 19, 2003 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISABEL |
| Mar 14, 2003 | Severe Storm | SNOW |
| Apr 10, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jan 11, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Mar 16, 1994 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER WEATHER AND ICE STORMS |
| Mar 16, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
| Oct 4, 1975 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
| Aug 17, 1971 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,149
Total Claims Paid
$7,852,964
Avg Claim Payout
$6,835
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$45,766,750
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
136
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4491 | Biological | 61 | $40,813,754 |
| DR-4261 | Snow | 35 | $3,065,241 |
| DR-4091 | Hurricane | 21 | $1,458,865 |
| DR-3335 | Hurricane | 17 | $390,373 |
| DR-4038 | Flood | 1 | $37,116 |
| DR-4075 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $1,401 |
Hillcrest Heights has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, lightning, heat wave. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (5 declarations). 1,149 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $45,766,750 in public assistance recovery funding.