Prince George's County
Maryland — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 93th
Prince George's County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 93.2, 93th national percentile), driven primarily by winter weather and lightning exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $122M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Winter Weather | Very High | 9.32 / yr | $2M |
| Lightning | Very High | 39.86 / yr | $4M |
| Heat Wave | High | 6.05 / yr | $12M |
| Strong Wind | High | 7.24 / yr | $3M |
| Tornado | High | 0.37 / yr | $11M |
| Riverine Flood | High | 4.18 / yr | $65M |
| Earthquake | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $8M |
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.09 / yr | $11M |
| Landslide | Medium | 0.36 / yr | $59K |
| Hail | Medium | 3.30 / yr | $2M |
| Drought | Medium | 3.50 / yr | $1M |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.35 / yr | $392K |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 1.21 / yr | $3M |
| Coastal Flood | Low | 3.71 / yr | $106K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $27K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Prince George's County?
Prince George's County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 93.2 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 93th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Prince George's County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Winter Weather (Very High, $2M EAL), Lightning (Very High, $4M EAL), Heat Wave (High, $12M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Prince George's County compare to other Maryland counties?
Prince George's County ranks #3 of 24 Maryland counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a medium rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Prince George's County's $122M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.