Hurricane Risk in Delaware
All Delaware counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index hurricane score
Hurricane risk — tropical cyclones bringing extreme wind, rain, and storm surge — is rated for 3 of 3 Delaware counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Sussex County carries the state's highest hurricane score at 97.2, with $35M in expected annual hurricane losses.
1 Delaware county is rated High or Very High for hurricane, and expected annual losses from hurricane total roughly $52M 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 | Sussex County | High | 0.17 / yr | $35M | |
| 2 | Kent County | Medium | 0.11 / yr | $10M | |
| 3 | New Castle County | Medium | 0.09 / yr | $6M |
3 Delaware counties with measurable hurricane risk. See the national hurricane ranking or all Delaware counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Delaware county has the highest hurricane risk?
Sussex County has the highest FEMA hurricane risk score in Delaware at 97.2 (High), with $35M in expected annual losses and about 0.17 events per year.
How many Delaware counties face significant hurricane risk?
3 Delaware counties record measurable hurricane risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 1 of them are rated High or Very High.