Natural Disasters in North Laurel, 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)
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
22
Public Assistance
$20.7M
Individual Assistance
$5.4M
Most Common Type
Flood
6 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $302K | $5.0M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storm and Flooding → | Flood | Jul 2018 | $10.3M | — |
| Severe Storm and Flooding → | Flood | Sep 2016 | $6.5M | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2016 | $1.8M | — |
| Snowstorm → | Severe Storm | Apr 2014 | $716K | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Nov 2012 | $692K | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee → | Flood | Oct 2011 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | $321K | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | May 2010 | $75K | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Feb 2010 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Isabel → | Hurricane | Sep 2003 | — | $480K |
| Snow → | Severe Storm | Mar 2003 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Storm | Apr 2000 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 (severe Snow Storm) → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
| Heavy Rains & Flooding → | Flood | Oct 1975 | — | — |
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PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
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.
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.
North Laurel 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. $5,447,669 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 10 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.