Meriden, CT
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Meriden is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, inland flooding, and ice storm.
Storm events near Meriden
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Meriden's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Meriden 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 South Central Connecticut Planning Region's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Meriden along with the rest of the county, not a Meriden-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 41.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 96.9 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 93.8 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 91.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 85.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 78 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 69.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 23.8 | Very Low |
| Hail | 37.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 97 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 96.6 | Very High |
| Landslide | 69.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 92.3 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 84.9 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 91.3 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full South Central Connecticut Planning Region risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Meriden, CT at risk of?
Meriden is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for South Central Connecticut Planning Region, where Meriden is located, are hurricane, inland flooding, and ice storm.
What is Meriden's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for South Central Connecticut Planning Region, where Meriden is located, scoring 97 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Meriden a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Meriden carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for South Central Connecticut Planning Region.
Has Meriden had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 8 tornado, 36 hail, 187 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Meriden since 2016.