Connecticut Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (CT) | HomeRiskMap

Connecticut is located in the Northeast region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in Connecticut are winter storms, flooding, hurricanes. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in Connecticut is coordinated by the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in Connecticut

Winter Storms winter storms represents a high risk for homeowners in Connecticut. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family… High Flooding Connecticut has a moderate risk of flooding. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Hurricanes Connecticut has a moderate risk of hurricanes. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Severe Storms Connecticut has a moderate risk of severe storms. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Tornadoes tornadoes poses a low risk in Connecticut. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Earthquakes earthquakes poses a low risk in Connecticut. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Extreme Heat extreme heat poses a low risk in Connecticut. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Drought drought poses a low risk in Connecticut. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Wildfires Connecticut faces a very low risk from wildfires compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low Landslides Connecticut faces a very low risk from landslides compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low