A
Dorchester, MD
Flood Risk Score: 19/100 · Rank #206 of 3,271 counties
Dorchester County in Maryland has a flood risk grade of A (Low risk), ranking #206 out of 3,271 U.S. counties for flood risk. The county has recorded 11 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $104,673 in payouts, with 8 federal disaster declarations. Flood risk is relatively low compared to the national average.
19
Risk Score
11
NFIP Claims
$104,673
Total Payouts
8
Disasters
$9,516
Avg Claim
11
Active Policies
Score Breakdown
The composite score of 19 is calculated from four weighted factors. See our methodology for details.
Claims Density
40%
0
Disaster Frequency
25%
17
Claim Severity
20%
0
Year-over-Year Trend
15%
100
Other Counties in Maryland
| County | Grade | Score | Claims | Disasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset | A | 19 | 12 | 8 |
| Anne Arundel | A | 20 | 18 | 10 |
| Prince George's | A | 20 | 18 | 9 |
| Baltimore | A | 18 | 20 | 11 |
| Baltimore | A | 18 | 10 | 9 |
| Montgomery | A | 15 | 9 | 8 |