Aberdeen, MD
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Aberdeen is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Harford County, MD. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, heat wave, and hurricane.
Storm events near Aberdeen
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Aberdeen's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Aberdeen itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Harford County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Aberdeen along with the rest of the county, not a Aberdeen-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 19 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 78.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 47.8 | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | 76.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 90.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 35.7 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 4.1 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 69.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 72.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 10.2 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 81.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 55.5 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 49.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 80.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 78 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 94 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Harford County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Aberdeen, MD at risk of?
Aberdeen is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Harford County, where Aberdeen is located, are winter weather, heat wave, and hurricane.
What is Aberdeen's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Harford County, where Aberdeen is located, scoring 94 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Aberdeen a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Aberdeen carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Harford County.
Has Aberdeen had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 12 tornado, 60 hail, 353 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Aberdeen since 2016.