Natural Disasters in Ilchester, MD
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
72.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
84.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
92.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 92.7 |
| Heat Wave | 89.3 |
| Strong Wind | 89.0 |
| Lightning | 84.1 |
| Hurricane | 81.2 |
| Earthquake | 77.5 |
| Drought | 75.0 |
| Hail | 71.9 |
| Ice Storm | 59.2 |
| Cold Wave | 53.2 |
| Landslide | 52.1 |
| Tornado | 42.2 |
| Coastal Flood | 20.4 |
| Wildfire | 15.6 |
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
22
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Flood
6 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 |
| Jul 2, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORM AND FLOODING |
| Sep 16, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORM AND FLOODING |
| Mar 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Apr 10, 2014 | Severe Storm | 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 |
| Feb 19, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| 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, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
| Oct 4, 1975 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Showing 20 of 22 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
421
Total Claims Paid
$15,779,649
Avg Claim Payout
$37,481
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$20,681,543
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
148
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4376 | Severe Storm(s) | 47 | $10,323,093 |
| DR-4279 | Flood | 30 | $6,494,760 |
| DR-4261 | Snow | 22 | $1,757,903 |
| DR-4170 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $715,738 |
| DR-4091 | Hurricane | 20 | $692,463 |
| DR-3335 | Hurricane | 7 | $320,698 |
| DR-4491 | Biological | 10 | $301,887 |
| DR-1910 | Snow | 1 | $75,000 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
10
Federal Funding
$845,602
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.84
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 2 | $272,770 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $280,029 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $40,248 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 1 | $0 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $33,600 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Ilchester has a relatively low 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 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 421 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $20,681,543 in public assistance recovery funding. 10 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.