Winter Weather Risk in Massachusetts
All Massachusetts counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index winter weather score
Winter Weather risk — heavy snow, blizzards, and hazardous winter conditions — is rated for 14 of 14 Massachusetts counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Hampden County carries the state's highest winter weather score at 84.3, with $220K in expected annual winter weather losses.
No Massachusetts county reaches the High band for winter weather, and expected annual losses from winter weather total roughly $1M 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 | Hampden County | Medium | 17.54 / yr | $220K | |
| 2 | Middlesex County | Medium | 17.15 / yr | $147K | |
| 3 | Worcester County | Medium | 19.30 / yr | $122K | |
| 4 | Berkshire County | Low | 21.77 / yr | $86K | |
| 5 | Franklin County | Low | 19.82 / yr | $72K | |
| 6 | Norfolk County | Low | 12.98 / yr | $81K | |
| 7 | Hampshire County | Low | 18.43 / yr | $75K | |
| 8 | Essex County | Low | 15.06 / yr | $59K | |
| 9 | Suffolk County | Low | 12.22 / yr | $43K | |
| 10 | Bristol County | Low | 11.08 / yr | $55K | |
| 11 | Plymouth County | Low | 11.14 / yr | $60K | |
| 12 | Barnstable County | Low | 9.79 / yr | $24K | |
| 13 | Dukes County | Very Low | 6.74 / yr | $2K | |
| 14 | Nantucket County | Very Low | 5.84 / yr | $2K |
14 Massachusetts counties with measurable winter weather risk. See the national winter weather ranking or all Massachusetts counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Massachusetts county has the highest winter weather risk?
Hampden County has the highest FEMA winter weather risk score in Massachusetts at 84.3 (Medium), with $220K in expected annual losses and about 17.54 events per year.
How many Massachusetts counties face significant winter weather risk?
14 Massachusetts counties record measurable winter weather risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.