Strong Wind Risk in Connecticut
All Connecticut counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index strong wind score
Strong Wind risk — damaging straight-line winds outside of tornadoes and hurricanes — is rated for 9 of 9 Connecticut counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Western Connecticut Planning Region carries the state's highest strong wind score at 97.8, with $6M in expected annual strong wind losses.
4 Connecticut counties are rated High or Very High for strong wind, and expected annual losses from strong wind total roughly $16M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Strong Wind
| # | County | Strong Wind Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Connecticut Planning Region | High | 4.51 / yr | $6M | |
| 2 | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | High | 4.11 / yr | $3M | |
| 3 | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | High | 3.71 / yr | $2M | |
| 4 | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | High | 3.43 / yr | $2M | |
| 5 | Capitol Planning Region | Medium | 2.23 / yr | $2M | |
| 6 | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Medium | 1.63 / yr | $751K | |
| 7 | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Medium | 2.34 / yr | $739K | |
| 8 | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Low | 2.89 / yr | $678K | |
| 9 | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Very Low | 1.49 / yr | $163K |
9 Connecticut counties with measurable strong wind risk. See the national strong wind ranking or all Connecticut counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Connecticut county has the highest strong wind risk?
Western Connecticut Planning Region has the highest FEMA strong wind risk score in Connecticut at 97.8 (High), with $6M in expected annual losses and about 4.51 events per year.
How many Connecticut counties face significant strong wind risk?
9 Connecticut counties record measurable strong wind risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 4 of them are rated High or Very High.