Salisbury, MD
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Salisbury is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Wicomico County, MD. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, wildfire, and winter weather.
Storm events near Salisbury
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Salisbury's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Salisbury 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 Wicomico County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Salisbury along with the rest of the county, not a Salisbury-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 80.9 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 44.2 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 57.8 | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | 60.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 63.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 33.7 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 59.7 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 75.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 23.8 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 91.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 60.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 24.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 70.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 36.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 78.7 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Wicomico County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Salisbury, MD at risk of?
Salisbury 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 Wicomico County, where Salisbury is located, are hurricane, wildfire, and winter weather.
What is Salisbury's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Wicomico County, where Salisbury is located, scoring 91.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Salisbury a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Salisbury carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Wicomico County.
Has Salisbury had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 12 tornado, 25 hail, 67 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Salisbury since 2016.