STATE RISK ROLL-UP
Delaware
Across 3 counties, FEMA rates 1 elevated or higher for overall natural-hazard risk. Here's what drives it — and where it concentrates.
How the counties rate
Niedrig0
Moderat2
Erhöht1
Hoch0
Dominant hazards
The hazards most often rated elevated or higher across Delaware's counties:
- Winterwetter — 3 counties
- Starker Wind — 2 counties
- Küstenüberschwemmungen — 2 counties
- Hochwasser — 1 county
Highest-risk counties
| County | FEMA composite | Score |
|---|---|---|
| New Castle County | Relativ hoch | 95 |
| Sussex County | Relativ moderat | 94 |
| Kent County | Relativ moderat | 85 |
State figures are a roll-up of FEMA National Risk Index county data (counts and rankings), not an official FEMA state rating. Risk is an estimate from a public model, not a guarantee — verify your specific insurance needs with a licensed professional. See the methodology.
FEMA National Risk Index · as of 2026-07-10