Collingswood, NJ
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Collingswood 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 Camden County, NJ. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, heat wave, and lightning.
Storm events near Collingswood
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Collingswood's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Collingswood 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 Camden County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Collingswood along with the rest of the county, not a Collingswood-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 86.3 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 95.6 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 76 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 93.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 97 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 84.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 91.6 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 69.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 31.4 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 88.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 95.7 | Very High |
| Landslide | 55.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 96.4 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 94.2 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 99.4 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Camden County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Collingswood, NJ at risk of?
Collingswood 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 Camden County, where Collingswood is located, are winter weather, heat wave, and lightning.
What is Collingswood's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Camden County, where Collingswood is located, scoring 99.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Collingswood a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Collingswood 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 Camden County.
Has Collingswood had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 27 tornado, 185 hail, 503 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Collingswood since 2016.