Winter Weather Risk in Delaware
All Delaware counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index winter weather score
Winter Weather risk — heavy snow, blizzards, and hazardous winter conditions — is rated for 3 of 3 Delaware counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. New Castle County carries the state's highest winter weather score at 99.5, with $2M in expected annual winter weather losses.
3 Delaware counties are rated High or Very High for winter weather, and expected annual losses from winter weather total roughly $4M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Winter Weather
| # | County | Winter Weather Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Castle County | Very High | 10.37 / yr | $2M | |
| 2 | Sussex County | Very High | 7.03 / yr | $727K | |
| 3 | Kent County | High | 7.78 / yr | $534K |
3 Delaware counties with measurable winter weather risk. See the national winter weather ranking or all Delaware counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Delaware county has the highest winter weather risk?
New Castle County has the highest FEMA winter weather risk score in Delaware at 99.5 (Very High), with $2M in expected annual losses and about 10.37 events per year.
How many Delaware counties face significant winter weather risk?
3 Delaware counties record measurable winter weather risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 3 of them are rated High or Very High.