Natural Disasters in Quantico, MD
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
60.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
66.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
26.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
76.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 91.6 |
| Wildfire | 80.9 |
| Winter Weather | 78.7 |
| Drought | 75.6 |
| Lightning | 70.1 |
| Heat Wave | 63.4 |
| Ice Storm | 60.6 |
| Earthquake | 60.4 |
| Cold Wave | 59.7 |
| Coastal Flood | 57.8 |
| Strong Wind | 36.1 |
| Tornado | 33.7 |
| Landslide | 24.2 |
| Hail | 23.8 |
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
14
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
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 |
| Nov 20, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Oct 28, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Sep 16, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| 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 |
| Jan 11, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Mar 16, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
| Jan 26, 1977 | Snowstorm | ICE CONDITIONS |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
243
Total Claims Paid
$5,958,991
Avg Claim Payout
$24,523
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$10,800,749
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
82
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4491 | Biological | 21 | $9,977,454 |
| DR-4091 | Hurricane | 34 | $513,232 |
| DR-4034 | Hurricane | 27 | $310,063 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
15
Federal Funding
$487,642
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.39
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 202.2: Elevation of Private Structures - Coastal | 2 | $171,396 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 2 | $114,525 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan; 92.1: State Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $26,400 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $22,763 |
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $32,305 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Quantico has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, wildfire, winter weather. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). 243 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $10,800,749 in public assistance recovery funding. 15 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.