Hail Risk in Connecticut
All Connecticut counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index hail score
Hail risk — ice stones from severe thunderstorms that damage property and crops — is rated for 9 of 9 Connecticut counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Capitol Planning Region carries the state's highest hail score at 81.6, with $1M in expected annual hail losses.
No Connecticut county reaches the High band for hail, and expected annual losses from hail total roughly $2M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Hail
| # | County | Hail Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capitol Planning Region | Medium | 2.56 / yr | $1M | |
| 2 | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Low | 2.52 / yr | $326K | |
| 3 | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Low | 1.75 / yr | $242K | |
| 4 | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Low | 2.90 / yr | $276K | |
| 5 | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Low | 2.50 / yr | $217K | |
| 6 | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Low | 2.27 / yr | $155K | |
| 7 | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Very Low | 2.09 / yr | $75K | |
| 8 | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Very Low | 2.17 / yr | $59K | |
| 9 | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Very Low | 1.80 / yr | $44K |
9 Connecticut counties with measurable hail risk. See the national hail ranking or all Connecticut counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Connecticut county has the highest hail risk?
Capitol Planning Region has the highest FEMA hail risk score in Connecticut at 81.6 (Medium), with $1M in expected annual losses and about 2.56 events per year.
How many Connecticut counties face significant hail risk?
9 Connecticut counties record measurable hail risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.