Milford, DE
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Milford 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 Sussex County, DE. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, coastal flooding, and hurricane.
Storm events near Milford
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Milford's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Milford 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 Sussex County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Milford along with the rest of the county, not a Milford-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 84.8 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 92.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 97.6 | Very High |
| Earthquake | 81.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 89.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 63.4 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 98.1 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 86.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 60.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 97.2 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 82.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 50.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 82.9 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 85.6 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 96.7 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Sussex County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Milford, DE at risk of?
Milford 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 Sussex County, where Milford is located, are cold wave, coastal flooding, and hurricane.
What is Milford's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Sussex County, where Milford is located, scoring 98.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Milford a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Milford 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 Sussex County.
Has Milford had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 11 tornado, 23 hail, 49 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Milford since 2016.