Capitol Planning Region, CT
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Capitol Planning Region's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively High — higher risk than most US counties. No federal disaster declarations are on record for this county.
Capitol Planning Region's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, heat wave, and ice storm, with its top risk rated "Relatively High" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
No federal disaster declarations on record for Capitol Planning Region as of September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Very Low | 56.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively High | 99 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Coastal Flooding | Very Low | 38.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate | 93.5 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate | 96.4 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively High | 90.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Relatively High | 93.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate | 81.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate | 83.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High | 85.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Very High | 95.6 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High | 94.8 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively High | 91.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively Low | 52.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate | 87.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Insufficient Data | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Capitol Planning Region ranks in the 59th percentile (Moderate) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59th | Moderate |
| Socioeconomic status | 40th | Low |
| Household characteristics | 43rd | Low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 77th | High |
| Housing type & transportation | 79th | High |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 21st | Relatively Low |
| Risk to homes | 22nd | Relatively Low |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 41.6% | — |
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Capitol Planning Region?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut are inland flooding, heat wave, and ice storm. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively High — higher risk than most US counties.
How does Capitol Planning Region's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Moderate) and Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT has the lowest (Relatively Low). Capitol Planning Region is rated Relatively High overall.
How is Capitol Planning Region's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Capitol Planning Region's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Capitol Planning Region's composite score of 97 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 97% of US counties.