Cambridge, MD
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Cambridge is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Dorchester County, MD. The county's highest-rated hazards are coastal flooding, hurricane, and wildfire.
Storm events near Cambridge
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Cambridge's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Cambridge 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 Dorchester County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Cambridge along with the rest of the county, not a Cambridge-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 83.2 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 21.6 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 91.2 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 53.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 63 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 31 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 44.8 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 81.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 8.4 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 85.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 45.7 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 10.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 37 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 44.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 44.9 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Dorchester County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Cambridge, MD at risk of?
Cambridge 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 Dorchester County, where Cambridge is located, are coastal flooding, hurricane, and wildfire.
What is Cambridge's biggest natural hazard risk?
Coastal Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Dorchester County, where Cambridge is located, scoring 91.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Cambridge a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Cambridge carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Dorchester County.
Has Cambridge had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 7 tornado, 24 hail, 36 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Cambridge since 2016.