Connecticut hurricane risk
South Central Connecticut Planning Region has the highest hurricane risk in Connecticut, scoring 97 out of 100 — rated "Relatively High" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
| # | County | NRI score | Rating |
NOAA events 2016–2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 97 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 2 | Western Connecticut Planning Region | 97 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 3 | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 95.1 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 4 | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 95.1 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 5 | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 94.7 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 6 | Capitol Planning Region | 93.2 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 7 | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 87.7 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 8 | Northwest Hills Planning Region | 86.8 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 9 | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 86.1 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. Scores are 0–100 percentile rankings among all US counties. See the methodology page for definitions. Download the full CSV for all counties.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the highest hurricane risk county in Connecticut?
South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT has the highest hurricane risk in Connecticut, with a FEMA National Risk Index score of 97 out of 100 (rated "Relatively High").
What causes hurricane risk in Connecticut?
Hurricane risk covers expected annual losses from tropical cyclone winds — storm surge is captured separately under coastal flooding. High scores concentrate along the Gulf Coast and Atlantic Seaboard from Texas through New England, with Florida's peninsula and barrier islands typically leading national rankings. The NRI score also accounts for population exposure and community resilience.