Cecil, MD
Cecil County in Maryland has 11 FEMA disaster declarations on record covering 1972–2012, most recently Hurricane Sandy on Nov 20, 2012 (DR-4091). Its flood risk grade is B (Moderate risk), ranking #153 of 3,277 U.S. counties, with 14 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $540,376 in payouts. Flood risk is relatively low compared to the national average.
FEMA Disaster Declarations in Cecil County
The 11 most recent federally declared disasters affecting Cecil County, MD (1972–2012). Total declarations on record: 11.
| Declared | Incident Type | Title | FEMA Disaster # |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sep 24, 1999 | Hurricane | Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations | DR-1303 |
| Jan 23, 1996 | Flood | Severe Storms and Flooding | DR-1094 |
| Oct 4, 1975 | Flood | Heavy Rains & Flooding | DR-489 |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | Tropical Storm Agnes | DR-341 |
Score Breakdown
The composite score of 21 is calculated from four weighted factors. See our methodology for details.
Other Counties in Maryland
| County | Grade | Score | Claims | Disasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvert | A | 20 | 15 | 10 |
| Charles | A | 20 | 15 | 10 |
| Talbot | A | 20 | 19 | 9 |
| Dorchester | A | 19 | 26 | 8 |
| Baltimore | A | 19 | 59 | 11 |
| Anne Arundel | A | 19 | 64 | 10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FEMA disaster declarations does Cecil County, MD have?
Cecil County, MD has 11 federal disaster declarations on FEMA record (1972–2012). The 5 most recent are: 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); Hurricane Irene (declared Aug 27, 2011, DR-3335). Counts include flood, severe storm, hurricane, and coastal storm declarations from the OpenFEMA DisasterDeclarationsSummaries dataset.
What is the flood risk grade for Cecil County, MD?
Cecil County is graded B (composite score 21/100, moderate risk). It ranks #153 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 Cecil County?
14 NFIP flood insurance claims have been filed in Cecil County, MD, totaling $540,376 in payouts. The average claim is $38,598. Source: FEMA FimaNfipClaims v2 dataset.
Has Cecil County, MD had any recent flood disasters?
Yes. The most recent FEMA declaration affecting Cecil County was Hurricane Sandy on Nov 20, 2012 (DR-4091). The county has 11 declared disasters in the OpenFEMA record covering 1972–2012.
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.