Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Connecticut — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 63th
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 62.8, 63th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and riverine flood exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $33M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.17 / yr | $6M |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 2.25 / yr | $24M |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 2.45 / yr | $378K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.46 / yr | $5K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $711K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 5.98 / yr | $529K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 15.75 / yr | $72K |
| Lightning | Low | 23.44 / yr | $237K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.15 / yr | $660K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.64 / yr | $529K |
| Drought | Very Low | 1.61 / yr | $25K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $14K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 1.49 / yr | $163K |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.17 / yr | $59K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region?
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 62.8 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 63th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Medium, $6M EAL), Riverine Flood (Medium, $24M EAL), Ice Storm (Medium, $378K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region compare to other Connecticut counties?
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region ranks #9 of 9 Connecticut counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region's $33M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.