Annapolis, MD
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Annapolis is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Anne Arundel County, MD. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, lightning, and heat wave.
Storm events near Annapolis
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Annapolis's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Annapolis 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 Anne Arundel County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Annapolis along with the rest of the county, not a Annapolis-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 35.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 80.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 73.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 83.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 93.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 82 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 66.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 74 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 74.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 87.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 67.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 79.1 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 93.9 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 91.1 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 95.9 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Anne Arundel County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Annapolis, MD at risk of?
Annapolis is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Anne Arundel County, where Annapolis is located, are winter weather, lightning, and heat wave.
What is Annapolis's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Anne Arundel County, where Annapolis is located, scoring 95.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Annapolis a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Annapolis carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Anne Arundel County.
Has Annapolis had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 20 tornado, 90 hail, 379 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Annapolis since 2016.