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Hurricane Risk for Ocean City, MD

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  2. Most recent hurricane
  3. Strongest ever
  4. Closest approach
  5. When hurricanes hit
  6. Recent notable storms
  7. Preparedness

Since 1851, 166 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Ocean City. Here's what you should know.

Local note: Ocean City's low-lying barrier island position along the Maryland coast makes storm surge the dominant threat, with back-bay flooding and ocean overwash seen in recent events such as Hurricane Sandy (2012) and close tropical strikes that have produced major surge and beach erosion.

By the numbers

Total storms
166
since 1851
Major (Cat 3+)
48
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
111
all categories
County
Worcester County
Maryland

Most recent hurricane

Chantal (2025)

Passed within 56 miles of Ocean City on July 07, 2025. Peak intensity: TS (57 mph).

The full risk breakdown for Ocean City

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Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. Ocean City is in Worcester County — look up your evacuation zone here.
  2. Get alerts early. Sign up below — we'll notify you when storms first form in the basin, not just when they're at your doorstep.
  3. Have 3+ days of supplies. Water (1 gal/person/day), non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, cash.
  4. Have an evacuation plan. Know where you'll go, how you'll get there, what you'll bring.
  5. Follow official orders. If your zone is told to evacuate, leave. Don't wait.
Nearby cities also covered: Berlin, Bishopville, Showell, Whaleyville, Newark, Willards, Powellville, Pittsville. Data sourced from NOAA hurricane databases (HURDAT2 Atlantic, HURDAT2 East Pacific, and CPHC best-track), public domain.