Caroline County, Maryland
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 33,293
45.7NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
33,293
🏠
Building Value
$6.3B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$12.5M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
16
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively HighDrought
Annual Loss$1.7M
Risk Score92.7
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Relatively ModerateHurricane
Annual Loss$4.8M
Risk Score88.2
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$765K
Risk Score66.8
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$90K
Risk Score63.9
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$97K
Risk Score63.7
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$459K
Risk Score57.7
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Relatively LowCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$198K
Risk Score53.4
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$275K
Risk Score52.8
Show all 16 hazards
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$787K
Risk Score48.9
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$160K
Risk Score43.2
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$42K
Risk Score38.3
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$125K
Risk Score34.6
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$2.7M
Risk Score26.6
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$295K
Risk Score24.1
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$60
Risk Score15.8
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Insufficient DataTsunami
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Caroline County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
45.7-3.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
63.7+15.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
58.7+9.5 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
56.0+7.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
58.7
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
56.0
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.