Cumberland, MD
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Cumberland is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Allegany County, MD. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, strong wind, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Cumberland
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Cumberland's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Cumberland 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 Allegany County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Cumberland along with the rest of the county, not a Cumberland-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 21 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 73.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 52.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 72.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 35.8 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 57.2 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 16.2 | Very Low |
| Drought | 46.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 64.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 67.7 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 39.9 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 93.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 53.2 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 73.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 72.8 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Allegany County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Cumberland, MD at risk of?
Cumberland 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 Allegany County, where Cumberland is located, are landslide, strong wind, and inland flooding.
What is Cumberland's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Allegany County, where Cumberland is located, scoring 93.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Cumberland a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Cumberland carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Allegany County.
Has Cumberland had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 3 tornado, 28 hail, 169 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Cumberland since 2016.