Ice Storm Risk in Delaware
All Delaware counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index ice storm score
Ice Storm risk — freezing rain that coats surfaces in heavy, damaging ice — is rated for 3 of 3 Delaware counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. New Castle County carries the state's highest ice storm score at 89.0, with $913K in expected annual ice storm losses.
1 Delaware county is rated High or Very High for ice storm, and expected annual losses from ice storm total roughly $2M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Ice Storm
| # | County | Ice Storm Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Castle County | High | 1.03 / yr | $913K | |
| 2 | Sussex County | Medium | 0.40 / yr | $385K | |
| 3 | Kent County | Medium | 0.43 / yr | $205K |
3 Delaware counties with measurable ice storm risk. See the national ice storm ranking or all Delaware counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Delaware county has the highest ice storm risk?
New Castle County has the highest FEMA ice storm risk score in Delaware at 89.0 (High), with $913K in expected annual losses and about 1.03 events per year.
How many Delaware counties face significant ice storm risk?
3 Delaware counties record measurable ice storm risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 1 of them are rated High or Very High.