Torrington, CT
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Torrington is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, hurricane, and landslide.
Storm events near Torrington
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Torrington's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Torrington 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 Northwest Hills Planning Region's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Torrington along with the rest of the county, not a Torrington-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 39.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 88 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 66.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 30.8 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 42.9 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 50.6 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 50.3 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 40.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 44.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 86.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 80.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 82.8 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 47.9 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 48.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 51.2 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Northwest Hills Planning Region risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Torrington, CT at risk of?
Torrington is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Northwest Hills Planning Region, where Torrington is located, are inland flooding, hurricane, and landslide.
What is Torrington's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Northwest Hills Planning Region, where Torrington is located, scoring 88 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Torrington a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Torrington carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Northwest Hills Planning Region.
Has Torrington had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 14 tornado, 41 hail, 156 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Torrington since 2016.