Natural Disasters in Sudlersville, MD
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
35.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
44.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
25.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
90.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 92.5 |
| Hurricane | 78.5 |
| Coastal Flood | 67.2 |
| Winter Weather | 64.1 |
| Wildfire | 59.6 |
| Heat Wave | 58.0 |
| Earthquake | 54.3 |
| Strong Wind | 48.5 |
| Lightning | 39.5 |
| Ice Storm | 37.0 |
| Tornado | 33.2 |
| Hail | 29.9 |
| Cold Wave | 23.9 |
| Landslide | 19.8 |
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
18
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
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 |
| Sep 16, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| 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, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
| Jan 26, 1977 | Snowstorm | ICE CONDITIONS |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,073
Total Claims Paid
$15,369,354
Avg Claim Payout
$14,324
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,153,482
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
136
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4491 | Biological | 28 | $1,486,729 |
| DR-1303 | Hurricane | 34 | $605,884 |
| DR-4034 | Hurricane | 39 | $360,473 |
| DR-4261 | Snow | 11 | $352,799 |
| DR-4091 | Hurricane | 24 | $347,597 |
Sudlersville has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hurricane, coastal flood. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 1,073 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,153,482 in public assistance recovery funding.