Natural Disasters in Mount Lena, MD
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
68.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
69.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
44.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
73.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 85.8 |
| Hurricane | 85.7 |
| Winter Weather | 81.2 |
| Landslide | 79.5 |
| Heat Wave | 79.2 |
| Earthquake | 76.5 |
| Lightning | 70.6 |
| Strong Wind | 67.9 |
| Hail | 66.9 |
| Tornado | 62.0 |
| Wildfire | 38.2 |
| Avalanche | 34.1 |
| Cold Wave | 32.8 |
| Ice Storm | 30.7 |
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
17
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
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 |
| Jun 25, 2018 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Nov 20, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Oct 28, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| 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 |
| Jan 23, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
370
Total Claims Paid
$3,927,128
Avg Claim Payout
$10,614
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$21,566,641
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
66
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4491 | Biological | 9 | $18,358,616 |
| DR-4374 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $2,223,156 |
| DR-4261 | Snow | 31 | $737,135 |
| DR-4091 | Hurricane | 11 | $247,734 |
Mount Lena has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hurricane, winter weather. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 370 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $21,566,641 in public assistance recovery funding.