Natural Disasters in Indian Head, MD
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
44.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
64.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
88.3
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
24
Public Assistance
$11.3M
Individual Assistance
$2.7M
Most Common Type
Snowstorm
7 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Isaias → | Hurricane | Feb 2021 | $797K | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $312K | $1.1M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2016 | $1.3M | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Nov 2012 | $122K | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Straight-line Winds → | Severe Storm | Aug 2012 | $1.7M | — |
| Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee → | Flood | Oct 2011 | $52K | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Sep 2011 | $6.1M | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | May 2010 | $2K | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Feb 2010 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Isabel → | Hurricane | Sep 2003 | — | $180K |
| Snow → | Severe Storm | Mar 2003 | — | — |
| Tornado → | Tornado | May 2002 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Storm | Apr 2000 | — | — |
| Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarati… → | Hurricane | Sep 1999 | $1.0M | — |
| Blizzard of 96 (severe Snow Storm) → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
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PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
361
Total Claims Paid
$6,532,782
Avg Claim Payout
$18,096
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
9
Federal Funding
$2,794,759
Properties Protected
3
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.50
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 2 | $3,272 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $185,474 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $71,820 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $53,250 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $8,989 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Indian Head has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, hurricane, strong wind. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (7 declarations). 361 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $11,328,818 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,741,878 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.