Natural Disasters in Sykesville, MD
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
59.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
74.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
81.5
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
19
Public Assistance
$4.1M
Individual Assistance
$1.7M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
5 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $1.4M | $1.6M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2016 | $1.3M | — |
| Snowstorm → | Severe Storm | Apr 2014 | $683K | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Nov 2012 | $499K | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | $175K | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | May 2010 | $737 | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Isabel → | Hurricane | Sep 2003 | — | $102K |
| Snow → | Severe Storm | Mar 2003 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 (severe Snow Storm) → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Oct 1976 | — | — |
| Heavy Rains & Flooding → | Flood | Oct 1975 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Agnes → | Flood | Jun 1972 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Aug 1971 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
138
Total Claims Paid
$1,208,803
Avg Claim Payout
$8,759
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
7
Federal Funding
$592,968
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
9.91
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 5 | $394,688 |
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $198,023 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $257 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Sykesville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, winter weather, lightning. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 138 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,079,330 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,733,920 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.