Havre de Grace, MD
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Havre de Grace is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Harford County, MD. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, heat wave, and hurricane.
Storm events near Havre de Grace
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Havre de Grace's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Havre de Grace 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 Harford County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Havre de Grace along with the rest of the county, not a Havre de Grace-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 19 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 78.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 47.8 | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | 76.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 90.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 35.7 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 4.1 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 69.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 72.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 10.2 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 81.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 55.5 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 49.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 80.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 78 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 94 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Harford County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Havre de Grace, MD at risk of?
Havre de Grace 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 Harford County, where Havre de Grace is located, are winter weather, heat wave, and hurricane.
What is Havre de Grace's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Harford County, where Havre de Grace is located, scoring 94 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Havre de Grace a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Havre de Grace carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Harford County.
Has Havre de Grace had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 13 tornado, 57 hail, 326 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Havre de Grace since 2016.