Atlantic City, NJ
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Atlantic City is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Atlantic County, NJ. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, winter weather, and coastal flooding.
Storm events near Atlantic City
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Atlantic City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Atlantic City itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Atlantic County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Atlantic City along with the rest of the county, not a Atlantic City-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 94.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 92.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 96.2 | Very High |
| Earthquake | 88 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 89.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 53.2 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 81.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 84.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 47.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 95.8 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 66.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 37.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 92 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 99.6 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 97.1 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Atlantic County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Atlantic City, NJ at risk of?
Atlantic City is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Atlantic County, where Atlantic City is located, are strong wind, winter weather, and coastal flooding.
What is Atlantic City's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Atlantic County, where Atlantic City is located, scoring 99.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Atlantic City a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Atlantic City carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Atlantic County.
Has Atlantic City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 14 hail, 46 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Atlantic City since 2016.