New Britain, CT
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
New Britain is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Capitol Planning Region, CT. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, heat wave, and ice storm.
Storm events near New Britain
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of New Britain's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to New Britain 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 Capitol Planning Region's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering New Britain along with the rest of the county, not a New Britain-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 56.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 99 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 38.4 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 93.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 96.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 90.5 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 94.8 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 52.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 81.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 93.2 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 95.6 | Very High |
| Landslide | 87.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 91.9 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 83.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 85.7 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Capitol Planning Region risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is New Britain, CT at risk of?
New Britain 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 Capitol Planning Region, where New Britain is located, are inland flooding, heat wave, and ice storm.
What is New Britain's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Capitol Planning Region, where New Britain is located, scoring 99 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is New Britain a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — New Britain carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Capitol Planning Region.
Has New Britain had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 10 tornado, 50 hail, 168 inland flooding events within 25 miles of New Britain since 2016.