Natural Disasters in Woodsboro, MD
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
74.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
83.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
77.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 90.6 |
| Heat Wave | 85.1 |
| Lightning | 82.2 |
| Strong Wind | 80.4 |
| Hurricane | 79.3 |
| Hail | 74.9 |
| Earthquake | 74.6 |
| Drought | 72.0 |
| Tornado | 67.2 |
| Landslide | 66.8 |
| Ice Storm | 53.8 |
| Cold Wave | 32.3 |
| Wildfire | 27.6 |
| Avalanche | 21.5 |
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
23
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 |
| Jun 25, 2018 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND 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 |
| Apr 10, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 17, 1996 | Hurricane | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING ASSOC WITH TROPICAL STORM FRAN |
| Jan 23, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 11, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Mar 16, 1994 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER WEATHER AND ICE STORMS |
| Mar 16, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
| Sep 14, 1979 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Oct 14, 1976 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
270
Total Claims Paid
$2,073,541
Avg Claim Payout
$7,680
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$24,797,675
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
164
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4491 | Biological | 74 | $17,672,189 |
| DR-4374 | Severe Storm(s) | 34 | $4,405,301 |
| DR-4261 | Snow | 29 | $1,711,275 |
| DR-4091 | Hurricane | 24 | $964,316 |
| DR-3335 | Hurricane | 2 | $25,930 |
| DR-4170 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $18,664 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
12
Federal Funding
$3,247,579
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.10
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 2 | $106,131 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $120,336 |
| 300.6: Vegetation Management - Erosion | 1 | $817,200 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $108,765 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $33,750 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Woodsboro 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, lightning. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). 270 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $24,797,675 in public assistance recovery funding. 12 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.