Maryland avalanche risk
Allegany County has the highest avalanche risk in Maryland, scoring 57.2 out of 100 — rated "Very Low" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
| # | County | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allegany County | 57.2 | Very Low |
| 2 | Garrett County | 55.8 | Very Low |
| 3 | Washington County | 34.1 | Very Low |
| 4 | Frederick County | 21.5 | Very Low |
| 5 | Baltimore County | 9.9 | Very Low |
| 6 | Carroll County | 8.8 | Very Low |
| 7 | Harford County | 4.1 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. Scores are 0–100 percentile rankings among all US counties. See the methodology page for definitions. Download the full CSV for all counties.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the highest avalanche risk county in Maryland?
Allegany County, MD has the highest avalanche risk in Maryland, with a FEMA National Risk Index score of 57.2 out of 100 (rated "Very Low").
What causes avalanche risk in Maryland?
Avalanche risk reflects expected annual losses from snow avalanche events, primarily affecting mountain counties in the West. The highest scores belong to Colorado, Utah, Montana, and Washington counties where active ski terrain, mountain highways, and communities overlap with historically active avalanche paths and high seasonal snowpack. Avalanche events are reported at forecast-zone level in NOAA Storm Events and are not included in county-level counts.