Middletown, CT
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Middletown 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 Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, hurricane, and coastal flooding.
Storm events near Middletown
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Middletown's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Middletown 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 Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Middletown along with the rest of the county, not a Middletown-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 43.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 90.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 79.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 74.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 42.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 43.3 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 30.5 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 35.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 11.1 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 87.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 72.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 72.5 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 59.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 53.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 65 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Middletown, CT at risk of?
Middletown 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 Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, where Middletown is located, are inland flooding, hurricane, and coastal flooding.
What is Middletown's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, where Middletown is located, scoring 90.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Middletown a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Middletown 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 Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region.
Has Middletown had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 7 tornado, 39 hail, 152 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Middletown since 2016.