Wicomico County, Maryland
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 103,542
60.8NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
103,542
🏠
Building Value
$18.3B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$24.1M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
16
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🌀
Relatively ModerateHurricane
Annual Loss$11.3M
Risk Score91.6
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$482K
Risk Score80.9
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$217K
Risk Score78.7
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Relatively ModerateDrought
Annual Loss$793K
Risk Score75.6
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$556K
Risk Score70.1
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$747K
Risk Score63.4
❄️
Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$154K
Risk Score60.6
🏔️
Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$510K
Risk Score60.4
Show all 16 hazards
🥶
Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$1.5M
Risk Score59.7
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Relatively LowCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$432K
Risk Score57.8
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$6.2M
Risk Score44.2
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$398K
Risk Score36.1
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$701K
Risk Score33.7
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$194
Risk Score24.2
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$96K
Risk Score23.8
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Insufficient DataTsunami
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Wicomico County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
60.8+12.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
80.9+32.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
26.9-22.3 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
76.9+28.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
26.9
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
76.9
Relatively 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.