Drought Risk in Connecticut
All Connecticut counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index drought score
Drought risk — extended dry periods that stress water supplies and agriculture — is rated for 9 of 9 Connecticut counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Capitol Planning Region carries the state's highest drought score at 52.8, with $193K in expected annual drought losses.
No Connecticut county reaches the High band for drought, and expected annual losses from drought total roughly $727K statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Drought
| # | County | Drought Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capitol Planning Region | Low | 3.47 / yr | $193K | |
| 2 | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Low | 3.85 / yr | $153K | |
| 3 | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Low | 3.10 / yr | $164K | |
| 4 | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Low | 4.57 / yr | $93K | |
| 5 | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Low | 0.73 / yr | $51K | |
| 6 | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Low | 1.09 / yr | $36K | |
| 7 | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Very Low | 1.61 / yr | $25K | |
| 8 | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Very Low | 0.93 / yr | $9K | |
| 9 | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Very Low | 1.34 / yr | $3K |
9 Connecticut counties with measurable drought risk. See the national drought ranking or all Connecticut counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Connecticut county has the highest drought risk?
Capitol Planning Region has the highest FEMA drought risk score in Connecticut at 52.8 (Low), with $193K in expected annual losses and about 3.47 events per year.
How many Connecticut counties face significant drought risk?
9 Connecticut counties record measurable drought risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.