Natural Disaster Risk in Bealsville

Natural Hazard Profile: Bealsville, Maryland

Located along the mid-Atlantic coast in Montgomery County, Bealsville is a small unincorporated community. The humid subtropical climate that characterizes this part of Maryland — marked by warm summers, mild winters, and coastal storm exposure — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Bealsville a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Bealsville's overall natural disaster risk is rated 7.9/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The area faces significant winter hazard exposure, with nor'easters, ice storms, or blizzards regularly challenging transportation networks and power infrastructure. Secondary hazards include heat and wind.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Bealsville's natural disaster risk is well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 6.5/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by winter and heat, as measured by FEMA across Montgomery County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, Bealsville residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for winter and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.