Hagerstown, MD
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Hagerstown is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Washington County, MD. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, hurricane, and winter weather.
Storm events near Hagerstown
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Hagerstown's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Hagerstown 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 Washington County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Hagerstown along with the rest of the county, not a Hagerstown-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 38.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 73.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 76.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 79.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 62 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 34.1 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 32.8 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 85.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 66.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 85.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 30.7 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 79.5 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 70.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 67.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 81.2 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Washington County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Hagerstown, MD at risk of?
Hagerstown 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 Washington County, where Hagerstown is located, are drought, hurricane, and winter weather.
What is Hagerstown's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Washington County, where Hagerstown is located, scoring 85.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Hagerstown a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Hagerstown carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Washington County.
Has Hagerstown had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 8 tornado, 94 hail, 301 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Hagerstown since 2016.