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Highest risk cities in Maryland

Highest lightning risk cities in Maryland

Ranked city list for thunderstorm frequency. Open any city to view local risk details and live outlook context.

State average

Lightning score

40/100

Updated Sun, Feb 22, 5:38 AM.

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Ranked cities

Top 25 cities by lightning score.

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#1

Elkton, MD

2 points above the state average

#2

La Plata, MD

2 points above the state average

#3

Aberdeen, MD

1 points above the state average

#4

Accokeek, MD

1 points above the state average

#5

Bensville, MD

1 points above the state average

#6

Brandywine, MD

1 points above the state average

#7

Bryans Road, MD

1 points above the state average

#8

Havre de Grace, MD

1 points above the state average

#9

Marlton, MD

1 points above the state average

#10

Rosaryville, MD

1 points above the state average

#11

Waldorf, MD

1 points above the state average

#12

Abingdon, MD

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#13

Arbutus, MD

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#14

Baltimore, MD

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#15

Baltimore Highlands, MD

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#16

Bel Air, MD

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#17

Bel Air North, MD

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#18

Bel Air South, MD

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#19

Bowie, MD

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#20

Brock Hall, MD

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#21

Brooklyn Park, MD

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#22

Camp Springs, MD

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#23

Clinton, MD

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#24

Coral Hills, MD

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#25

Crofton, MD

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How this ranking works

Rankings use HomeRiskIQ weather risk data and statewide score snapshots.

Scores are normalized to a 0-100 scale and shown against the state average for context.

City entries link to hazard-specific pages where available, otherwise to the city overview.