Connecticut wildfire risk
Capitol Planning Region has the highest wildfire risk in Connecticut, scoring 56.9 out of 100 — rated "Very Low" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
| # | County | NRI score | Rating |
NOAA events 2016–2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capitol Planning Region | 56.9 | Very Low | 0 |
| 2 | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 47.7 | Very Low | 0 |
| 3 | Western Connecticut Planning Region | 46.2 | Very Low | 0 |
| 4 | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 43.6 | Very Low | 0 |
| 5 | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 41.2 | Very Low | 0 |
| 6 | Northwest Hills Planning Region | 39.9 | Very Low | 0 |
| 7 | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 39.4 | Very Low | 0 |
| 8 | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 23.9 | Very Low | 0 |
| 9 | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 22.9 | Very Low | 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 wildfire risk county in Connecticut?
Capitol Planning Region, CT has the highest wildfire risk in Connecticut, with a FEMA National Risk Index score of 56.9 out of 100 (rated "Very Low").
What causes wildfire risk in Connecticut?
Wildfire risk reflects expected annual losses to buildings, population, and agriculture from wildfire, adjusted for social vulnerability and community resilience. High scores cluster in the western US, where dry climate, fuel loads, and seasonal wind patterns combine with rapid suburban development into fire-prone terrain.