STATE RISK ROLL-UP

Connecticut

Across 9 counties, FEMA rates 3 elevated or higher for overall natural-hazard risk. Here's what drives it — and where it concentrates.

How the counties rate

Low2

Moderate4

Elevated3

High0

Dominant hazards

The hazards most often rated elevated or higher across Connecticut's counties:

Hurricane — 6 counties
Flooding — 5 counties
Winter weather — 5 counties
Tornado — 1 county

Highest-risk counties

County	FEMA composite	Score
Capitol County	Relatively High	97
Western Connecticut County	Relatively High	96
South Central Connecticut County	Relatively High	95
Naugatuck Valley County	Relatively Moderate	93
Greater Bridgeport County	Relatively Moderate	92
Southeastern Connecticut County	Relatively Moderate	89

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.

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FEMA National Risk Index · as of 2026-07-08