Natural Disaster Risk in Edgewood

Natural Hazard Profile: Edgewood, Maryland

Located along the mid-Atlantic coast in Harford County, Edgewood is a city of approximately 24,960 residents. 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 Edgewood a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Edgewood's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.8/10 (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 coastal flood and heat.

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

Edgewood's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.