Winter Weather Risk in New Jersey
All New Jersey counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index winter weather score
Winter Weather risk — heavy snow, blizzards, and hazardous winter conditions — is rated for 21 of 21 New Jersey counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Middlesex County carries the state's highest winter weather score at 99.6, with $2M in expected annual winter weather losses.
17 New Jersey counties are rated High or Very High for winter weather, and expected annual losses from winter weather total roughly $23M 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 | Middlesex County | Very High | 10.59 / yr | $2M | |
| 2 | Ocean County | Very High | 9.38 / yr | $2M | |
| 3 | Camden County | Very High | 10.70 / yr | $2M | |
| 4 | Bergen County | Very High | 11.77 / yr | $2M | |
| 5 | Union County | Very High | 11.04 / yr | $1M | |
| 6 | Burlington County | Very High | 9.92 / yr | $2M | |
| 7 | Passaic County | Very High | 13.12 / yr | $883K | |
| 8 | Mercer County | Very High | 10.64 / yr | $1M | |
| 9 | Monmouth County | Very High | 9.20 / yr | $1M | |
| 10 | Atlantic County | Very High | 8.57 / yr | $947K | |
| 11 | Essex County | Very High | 11.30 / yr | $697K | |
| 12 | Gloucester County | Very High | 10.69 / yr | $1M | |
| 13 | Morris County | Very High | 14.33 / yr | $1M | |
| 14 | Hudson County | High | 9.17 / yr | $485K | |
| 15 | Cumberland County | High | 8.53 / yr | $574K | |
| 16 | Somerset County | High | 12.00 / yr | $1M | |
| 17 | Cape May County | High | 7.01 / yr | $384K | |
| 18 | Salem County | Medium | 10.48 / yr | $279K | |
| 19 | Warren County | Medium | 14.53 / yr | $325K | |
| 20 | Hunterdon County | Medium | 12.16 / yr | $395K | |
| 21 | Sussex County | Medium | 16.21 / yr | $307K |
21 New Jersey counties with measurable winter weather risk. See the national winter weather ranking or all New Jersey counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which New Jersey county has the highest winter weather risk?
Middlesex County has the highest FEMA winter weather risk score in New Jersey at 99.6 (Very High), with $2M in expected annual losses and about 10.59 events per year.
How many New Jersey counties face significant winter weather risk?
21 New Jersey counties record measurable winter weather risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 17 of them are rated High or Very High.