Moderate Risk Maryland  ·  Hurricane / Chesapeake Flooding

St. Mary’s County MD

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

6/ 10
Threat Score
Population
115
Area
357
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Hurricane / Chesapeake Flooding
FEMA Disasters
7
federally declared

St. Mary's County MD in Maryland faces hurricane / chesapeake flooding risk across its 357 square mile area. Leonardtown on the Patuxent River serves this Southern Maryland county with NAS Patuxent River. St. Mary's serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// 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

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 6 / 10    Moderate Risk
Primary Hazard Hurricane / Chesapeake Flooding
Secondary Hazard Tornado
FEMA Flood Zone Moderate
Federally Declared Disasters 7
Last Major Event Dorian 2019
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (301) 475-4200
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County St. Mary’s County MD
State Maryland (MD)
Population 115
Area 357 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

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