Baltimore, MD
Baltimore County in Maryland has 11 FEMA disaster declarations on record covering 1971–2018, most recently Severe Storm and Flooding on Jul 2, 2018 (DR-4376). Its flood risk grade is A (Low risk), ranking #253 of 3,277 U.S. counties, with 59 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $640,135 in payouts. Flood risk is relatively low compared to the national average.
FEMA Disaster Declarations in Baltimore County
The 11 most recent federally declared disasters affecting Baltimore County, MD (1971–2018). Total declarations on record: 11.
| Declared | Incident Type | Title | FEMA Disaster # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2018 | Flood | Severe Storm and Flooding | DR-4376 |
| Nov 20, 2012 | Hurricane | Hurricane Sandy | DR-4091 |
| Oct 28, 2012 | Hurricane | Hurricane Sandy | DR-3349 |
| Oct 5, 2011 | Flood | Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee | DR-4038 |
| Sep 16, 2011 | Hurricane | Hurricane Irene | DR-4034 |
| Aug 27, 2011 | Hurricane | Hurricane Irene | DR-3335 |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | DR-3251 |
| Sep 19, 2003 | Hurricane | Hurricane Isabel | DR-1492 |
| Oct 4, 1975 | Flood | Heavy Rains & Flooding | DR-489 |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | Tropical Storm Agnes | DR-341 |
| Aug 17, 1971 | Flood | Severe Storms & Flooding | DR-309 |
Score Breakdown
The composite score of 19 is calculated from four weighted factors. See our methodology for details.
Other Counties in Maryland
| County | Grade | Score | Claims | Disasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester | A | 19 | 26 | 8 |
| Anne Arundel | A | 19 | 64 | 10 |
| Queen Anne's | A | 19 | 17 | 7 |
| Somerset | A | 19 | 19 | 8 |
| Calvert | A | 20 | 15 | 10 |
| Charles | A | 20 | 15 | 10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FEMA disaster declarations does Baltimore County, MD have?
Baltimore County, MD has 11 federal disaster declarations on FEMA record (1971–2018). The 5 most recent are: Severe Storm and Flooding (declared Jul 2, 2018, DR-4376); Hurricane Sandy (declared Nov 20, 2012, DR-4091); Hurricane Sandy (declared Oct 28, 2012, DR-3349); Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee (declared Oct 5, 2011, DR-4038); Hurricane Irene (declared Sep 16, 2011, DR-4034). Counts include flood, severe storm, hurricane, and coastal storm declarations from the OpenFEMA DisasterDeclarationsSummaries dataset.
What is the flood risk grade for Baltimore County, MD?
Baltimore County is graded A (composite score 19/100, low risk). It ranks #253 of 3,277 U.S. counties for flood risk in our scoring model. The grade combines NFIP claims density (40%), disaster frequency (25%), claim severity (20%), and year-over-year trend (15%).
How many NFIP flood insurance claims have been filed in Baltimore County?
59 NFIP flood insurance claims have been filed in Baltimore County, MD, totaling $640,135 in payouts. The average claim is $10,850. Source: FEMA FimaNfipClaims v2 dataset.
Has Baltimore County, MD had any recent flood disasters?
Yes. The most recent FEMA declaration affecting Baltimore County was Severe Storm and Flooding on Jul 2, 2018 (DR-4376). The county has 11 declared disasters in the OpenFEMA record covering 1971–2018.
this entity is one of the data points covered by this site’s U.S. flood risk, NFIP claims, and disaster declarations dataset. The detail above comes directly from FEMA OpenFEMA datasets including the National Flood Hazard Layer and NFIP claims; the context that follows situates the headline numbers against the broader distribution across U.S. ZIPs, counties, and states.
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Source: FEMA OpenFEMA datasets, 2026.