Hurricane Risk in Connecticut
All Connecticut counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index hurricane score
Hurricane risk — tropical cyclones bringing extreme wind, rain, and storm surge — is rated for 9 of 9 Connecticut counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Western Connecticut Planning Region carries the state's highest hurricane score at 97.0, with $45M in expected annual hurricane losses.
6 Connecticut counties are rated High or Very High for hurricane, and expected annual losses from hurricane total roughly $184M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Hurricane
| # | County | Hurricane Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Connecticut Planning Region | High | 0.14 / yr | $45M | |
| 2 | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | High | 0.17 / yr | $37M | |
| 3 | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | High | 0.15 / yr | $24M | |
| 4 | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | High | 0.18 / yr | $22M | |
| 5 | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | High | 0.19 / yr | $22M | |
| 6 | Capitol Planning Region | High | 0.15 / yr | $15M | |
| 7 | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Medium | 0.20 / yr | $7M | |
| 8 | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Medium | 0.11 / yr | $6M | |
| 9 | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Medium | 0.17 / yr | $6M |
9 Connecticut counties with measurable hurricane risk. See the national hurricane ranking or all Connecticut counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Connecticut county has the highest hurricane risk?
Western Connecticut Planning Region has the highest FEMA hurricane risk score in Connecticut at 97.0 (High), with $45M in expected annual losses and about 0.14 events per year.
How many Connecticut counties face significant hurricane risk?
9 Connecticut counties record measurable hurricane risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 6 of them are rated High or Very High.