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Direct answer
Is Potomac, MD safe from storm surge?
Potomac is lower risk for storm surge in the long-term model (17/100), but risk is not zero during active weather periods.
City score
17/100
Level: low
State average
93/100
Same hazard across MD.
Comparison
Potomac is 76 points below the state average for this hazard.
Why this answer
Storm surge exposure derived from NOAA SLOSH MOM (AGL) data.
This answer combines long-term hazard scoring with current live signals. Use the live page for active watch/warning context over the next 6-24 hours.
Insurance pricing and deductible structure can still vary by neighborhood and carrier, so validate policy details against this risk profile.
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