Natural Disasters in Taneytown, 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)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 94.3 |
| Winter Weather | 85.9 |
| Lightning | 77.9 |
| Hurricane | 77.0 |
| Heat Wave | 75.2 |
| Drought | 74.6 |
| Earthquake | 67.6 |
| Landslide | 60.9 |
| Hail | 57.7 |
| Cold Wave | 43.9 |
| Tornado | 36.4 |
| Ice Storm | 31.0 |
| Wildfire | 14.0 |
| Avalanche | 8.8 |
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
19
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 |
| Mar 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Apr 10, 2014 | Severe Storm | 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 14, 1976 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Oct 4, 1975 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
| Aug 17, 1971 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,079,330
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
92
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4491 | Biological | 21 | $1,431,366 |
| DR-4261 | Snow | 33 | $1,290,872 |
| DR-4170 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $682,501 |
| DR-4091 | Hurricane | 13 | $498,530 |
| DR-3335 | Hurricane | 8 | $175,324 |
| DR-1910 | Snow | 1 | $737 |
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.
Taneytown 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. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.