Westminster, MD
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Westminster is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Carroll County, MD. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, winter weather, and lightning.
Storm events near Westminster
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Westminster's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Westminster 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 Carroll County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Westminster along with the rest of the county, not a Westminster-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 14 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 66.7 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 67.6 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 75.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 36.4 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 8.8 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 43.9 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 74.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 57.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 77 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 31 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 60.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 77.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 94.3 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 85.9 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Carroll County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Westminster, MD at risk of?
Westminster 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 Carroll County, where Westminster is located, are strong wind, winter weather, and lightning.
What is Westminster's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Carroll County, where Westminster is located, scoring 94.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Westminster a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Westminster carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Carroll County.
Has Westminster had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 20 tornado, 65 hail, 353 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Westminster since 2016.