New Jersey strong wind risk
Monmouth County has the highest strong wind risk in New Jersey, scoring 100 out of 100 — rated "Very High" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
| # | County | NRI score | Rating |
NOAA events 2016–2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monmouth County | 100 | Very High | 0 |
| 2 | Ocean County | 99.9 | Very High | 0 |
| 3 | Middlesex County | 99.7 | Very High | 0 |
| 4 | Atlantic County | 99.6 | Very High | 0 |
| 5 | Mercer County | 99.5 | Very High | 0 |
| 6 | Burlington County | 99 | Very High | 0 |
| 7 | Passaic County | 99 | Very High | 0 |
| 8 | Essex County | 98.7 | Very High | 0 |
| 9 | Union County | 98.6 | Very High | 0 |
| 10 | Cape May County | 98.5 | Very High | 0 |
| 11 | Bergen County | 98.2 | Very High | 0 |
| 12 | Sussex County | 98.2 | Very High | 0 |
| 13 | Hudson County | 97.5 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 14 | Gloucester County | 96.9 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 15 | Morris County | 96.7 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 16 | Hunterdon County | 96.2 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 17 | Camden County | 94.2 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 18 | Somerset County | 93.8 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 19 | Salem County | 92.1 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 20 | Warren County | 90.6 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 21 | Cumberland County | 86.4 | Relatively High | 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 strong wind risk county in New Jersey?
Monmouth County, NJ has the highest strong wind risk in New Jersey, with a FEMA National Risk Index score of 100 out of 100 (rated "Very High").
How many counties in New Jersey are rated Very High for strong wind risk?
12 of 21 scored New Jersey counties are rated "Very High" for strong wind risk by FEMA's National Risk Index.
What causes strong wind risk in New Jersey?
Strong wind risk covers non-convective, non-tropical sustained high winds — including derechos and general high-wind events, but excluding tornado and hurricane winds. High scores appear in mountain passes, coastal headlands, and open plains where topography amplifies wind speeds. Damage concentrates on utility infrastructure, trees, and lightweight structures.