Queen Anne's County
Maryland — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 36th
Queen Anne's County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 35.6, 36th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $13M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | High | 5.29 / yr | $2M |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.09 / yr | $2M |
| Coastal Flood | Medium | 3.65 / yr | $1M |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 7.63 / yr | $117K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $92K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 5.58 / yr | $602K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $387K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 6.59 / yr | $593K |
| Lightning | Low | 35.99 / yr | $177K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.60 / yr | $52K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 1.18 / yr | $4M |
| Tornado | Low | 0.32 / yr | $691K |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.60 / yr | $133K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.79 / yr | $338K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.06 / yr | $127 |
| 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 Queen Anne's County?
Queen Anne's County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 35.6 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 36th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Queen Anne's County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (High, $2M EAL), Hurricane (Low, $2M EAL), Coastal Flood (Medium, $1M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Queen Anne's County compare to other Maryland counties?
Queen Anne's County ranks #21 of 24 Maryland counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low 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. Queen Anne's County's $13M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.