Garrett County, Maryland

Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 28,794

16.0NRI
Very Low

Overall Risk Rating

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Population

28,794

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Building Value

$8.0B

💰

Annual Hazard Loss

$5.8M

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Hazards Tracked

15

Natural Hazard Risk Profile

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Landslide

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$11K
Risk Score77.3

Winter Weather

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$98K
Risk Score64.3
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Hurricane

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$292K
Risk Score63.8
☀️

Drought

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$212K
Risk Score56.7
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Avalanche

Very Low
Annual Loss$919
Risk Score55.8
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Hail

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$228K
Risk Score48.3

Lightning

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$147K
Risk Score39.6
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Riverine Flooding

Very Low
Annual Loss$3.8M
Risk Score34.7
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Earthquake

Very Low
Annual Loss$89K
Risk Score32.4
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Wildfire

Very Low
Annual Loss$15K
Risk Score31.9
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Strong Wind

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$282K
Risk Score31.1
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Cold Wave

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$386K
Risk Score29.8
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Tornado

Very Low
Annual Loss$246K
Risk Score21.2
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Ice Storm

Very Low
Annual Loss$15K
Risk Score20.2
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Heat Wave

Very Low
Annual Loss$4K
Risk Score3.9

Garrett County vs. National Average

🎯 Overall Risk

16.0-32.7 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

🔥 Wildfire Risk

31.9-16.8 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

👥 Social Vulnerability

48.4-0.8 vs avg

National avg: 49.2

🛡️ Community Resilience

57.1+8.4 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

Community Profile

Social Vulnerability

48.4

Relatively Moderate

Higher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Community Resilience

57.1

Relatively Moderate

Higher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.