Easton, MD
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Easton is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Talbot County, MD. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, hurricane, and heat wave.
Storm events near Easton
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Easton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Easton 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 Talbot County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Easton along with the rest of the county, not a Easton-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 71.2 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 28 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 70.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 58.5 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 81.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 31.6 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 41 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 85.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 16.6 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 83.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 43.5 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 16.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 64 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 47.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 57.3 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Talbot County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Easton, MD at risk of?
Easton is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Talbot County, where Easton is located, are drought, hurricane, and heat wave.
What is Easton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Talbot County, where Easton is located, scoring 85.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Easton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Easton carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Talbot County.
Has Easton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 10 tornado, 30 hail, 48 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Easton since 2016.