Maryland Disaster & Funding Calendar
When Maryland's hazards peak — and when the federal money windows open. The recurring hazard seasons (flood, severe storm, hurricane, winter storm) alongside the SAM.gov, FEMA and grant deadlines that decide who's ready when disaster strikes.
Maryland hazard seasons — 12-month view
| Hazard | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flood | May–September | ||||||||||||
| Severe Storm | March–June | ||||||||||||
| Hurricane | August–October | ||||||||||||
| Winter Storm | November–March |
Peak windows
- Flood — typically May–September in Maryland.
- Severe Storm — typically March–June in Maryland.
- Hurricane — typically August–October in Maryland.
- Winter Storm — typically November–March in Maryland.
💰 Funding & deadline cycles
- 🔁SAM.gov registration renewal — annualLapses lock you out of federal contracts & grants. Renew ~60 days before expiry.
- 🏛️FEMA Public Assistance & HMGP — post-declarationWindows open after a Maryland disaster is declared and close fast. Watch the live map for new declarations.
- 🏗️HUD CDBG-DR — appropriation-drivenFunds follow major disasters via Congressional appropriation; action-plan deadlines follow.
- 📅Federal fiscal year — Oct 1Grant cycles and mitigation notices (BRIC) reset. Position before Q4.
Maryland hazard season FAQ
When is flood season in Maryland?
In Maryland, flood season typically runs May–September. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is severe storm season in Maryland?
In Maryland, severe storm season typically runs March–June. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is hurricane season in Maryland?
In Maryland, hurricane season typically runs August–October. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is winter storm season in Maryland?
In Maryland, winter storm season typically runs November–March. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.