Edgewater Maryland sits on the South River on the Chesapeake Bay in Anne Arundel County — one of the most flood-vulnerable locations in the Baltimore-Annapolis corridor. The community is near the US Naval Academy in Annapolis and hosts many Navy and Marine Corps families. Storm surge from Chesapeake Bay hurricanes poses significant inundation risk to the low-lying waterfront areas. The South River watershed flooding during heavy rainfall events regularly affects Edgewater.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
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- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Flooding / Naval Academy / Chesapeake Bay |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| County FEMA Declarations | 7 |
| Last Major Event | Ida 2021 |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 410-222-7600 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-97 US-50 MD-2 MD-3 |
| Elevation | 8 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Anne Arundel County MD
Maryland · Hurricane / Flash Flooding
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6/10
Moderate Risk
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