Natural Disasters in Jessup, 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
23
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Snowstorm
7 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 |
| 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 |
| Sep 24, 1999 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLOYD MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATIONS |
| 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 |
| Sep 14, 1979 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1977 | Snowstorm | ICE CONDITIONS |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1,274
Total IA Distributed
$5,458,753
Repair/Replace
$283,405
Rental Assistance
$135,224
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4339 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4496 | 2 | N/A | — |
| DR-1570 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4491 | 851 | $4,916,289 | — |
| DR-1492 | 418 | $540,272 | $1,249 |
| DR-1930 | 1 | $2,192 | $1,350 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2,820
Total Claims Paid
$53,058,635
Avg Claim Payout
$18,815
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$68,123,385
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
125
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4491 | Biological | 31 | $58,769,644 |
| DR-4261 | Snow | 24 | $5,268,855 |
| DR-4091 | Hurricane | 27 | $2,802,452 |
| DR-3335 | Hurricane | 24 | $934,695 |
| DR-1303 | Hurricane | 17 | $341,196 |
| DR-1910 | Snow | 1 | $4,710 |
| DR-4075 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $1,834 |
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.
Jessup 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 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (7 declarations). 2,820 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $68,123,385 in public assistance recovery funding. $5,458,753 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 10 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.