Elkton, MD
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Elkton is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Cecil County, MD. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, winter weather, and strong wind.
Storm events near Elkton
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Elkton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Elkton 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 Cecil County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Elkton along with the rest of the county, not a Elkton-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 25.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 60.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 56.6 | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | 70.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 78.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 48.6 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 52.7 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 92.8 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 32.2 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 78.3 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 66.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 57.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 60.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 85.3 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 87.1 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Cecil County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Elkton, MD at risk of?
Elkton 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 Cecil County, where Elkton is located, are drought, winter weather, and strong wind.
What is Elkton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Cecil County, where Elkton is located, scoring 92.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Elkton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Elkton carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Cecil County.
Has Elkton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 11 tornado, 50 hail, 246 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Elkton since 2016.