Strong Wind Risk in Delaware
All Delaware 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 3 of 3 Delaware counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. New Castle County carries the state's highest strong wind score at 88.3, with $2M in expected annual strong wind losses.
2 Delaware counties are rated High or Very High for strong wind, and expected annual losses from strong wind total roughly $4M 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 | New Castle County | High | 6.32 / yr | $2M | |
| 2 | Sussex County | High | 2.36 / yr | $1M | |
| 3 | Kent County | Medium | 4.68 / yr | $770K |
3 Delaware counties with measurable strong wind risk. See the national strong wind ranking or all Delaware counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Delaware county has the highest strong wind risk?
New Castle County has the highest FEMA strong wind risk score in Delaware at 88.3 (High), with $2M in expected annual losses and about 6.32 events per year.
How many Delaware counties face significant strong wind risk?
3 Delaware counties record measurable strong wind risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 2 of them are rated High or Very High.