Natural Disaster Risk in Ellicott City
Maryland
6.9out of 10
Risk Summary for Ellicott City
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Winter Weather Extreme Heat Strong Wind
All 18 Hazard Scores
Winter Weather 9.4
Extreme Heat 9.1
Strong Wind 9.0
Coastal Flooding 8.9
Hurricane 8.7
Lightning 8.6
Earthquake 8.0
Drought 7.8
Hail 7.5
Ice Storm 6.6
Cold Wave 5.9
Landslide 5.8
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Tornado 4.9
Avalanche 4.5
Wildfire 2.6
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Ellicott City 6.9
Maryland avg. 6.5
US national avg. 4.5
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.