Dorchester County, Maryland
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 32,513
53.8NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
32,513
🏠
Building Value
$7.0B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$15.7M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
16
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🏖️
Relatively HighCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$5.8M
Risk Score91.2
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Relatively ModerateHurricane
Annual Loss$3.5M
Risk Score85.4
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$517K
Risk Score83.2
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Relatively ModerateDrought
Annual Loss$887K
Risk Score81.2
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$587K
Risk Score63.0
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$289K
Risk Score53.4
❄️
Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$62K
Risk Score45.7
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$48K
Risk Score44.9
Show all 16 hazards
🥶
Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$687K
Risk Score44.8
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$409K
Risk Score44.1
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$126K
Risk Score37.0
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$477K
Risk Score31.0
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$2.3M
Risk Score21.6
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$28
Risk Score10.7
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$22K
Risk Score8.4
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Insufficient DataTsunami
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Dorchester County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
53.8+5.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
83.2+34.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
60.6+11.4 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
97.5+48.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
60.6
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
97.5
Very HighHigher 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.