Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: Moderate


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

8

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

1

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

3

Hazard Shelters

3

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Calvert, Maryland faces relatively low to moderate risk levels for natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, and thunderstorms. The area's susceptibility to flooding is a concern, with an annual frequency of 1.08 events and a risk score of 25.04. The county is also prone to hurricanes, with an average frequency of 0.12 events per year and a risk score of 83.45. Thunderstorms are a common occurrence, with an average frequency of 63.85 events annually and a risk score of 78.25.

The specific climate factors in Calvert include its proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and the Patuxent River, which can contribute to storm surge and flooding during hurricanes. The county also has several fault lines running through the region, increasing the risk of earthquakes. Additionally, the area is characterized by low-lying coastal plains and wetlands, making it vulnerable to sea-level rise and coastal erosion. The presence of mountain peaks further ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
14 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
1126 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
80% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
7/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hailstorm

2017-04-21

Tornado

2013-04-19

Flooding

Tropical Storm Irene

2011-08-27

Hailstorm

2011-06-01

Hailstorm

2011-06-01

Hailstorm

2010-08-12

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2010-03-27

Flooding

Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B

2010-03-10

Hailstorm

2009-06-26

Hurricane Ernesto

2006-09-04

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2006-06-25

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-11-19

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

2003-09-18

Hailstorm

2000-04-21

Hailstorm

2000-04-21

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1999-09-14

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1998-02-03

Hailstorm

1996-11-08

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1996-09-05

Tornado

1996-07-13

Tornado

1996-06-24

Tornado

1996-06-24

Hailstorm

1980-04-09

Hailstorm

1975-07-10

Hailstorm

1971-06-03

Hailstorm

1970-07-29

Tornado

1963-07-19