New Jersey Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (NJ) | HomeRiskMap

New Jersey is located in the Northeast region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in New Jersey are flooding, hurricanes, winter storms. 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 New Jersey is coordinated by the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in New Jersey

Flooding New Jersey faces significant flood risk (level 4 of 5) from coastal storms, heavy rainfall, and river flooding. Both coastal and inland… High Hurricanes New Jersey faces a moderate risk (level 3 of 5) from hurricanes and tropical storms due to its Atlantic coastline. The main threats include… Moderate Winter Storms New Jersey faces a significant risk of winter storms, rated level 3 of 5. Heavy snow, ice, and nor'easters can disrupt power and damage… Moderate Extreme Heat New Jersey faces a significant extreme heat risk, rated 3 out of 5. Hot, humid summers and the urban heat island effect in cities like… Moderate Severe Storms New Jersey faces a moderate risk of severe storms, including damaging winds, hail, lightning, and occasional tornadoes. These storms can… Moderate Tornadoes New Jersey experiences tornadoes, though less often and less intense than in the central U.S. The state's Level 2 risk means homeowners… Low Drought New Jersey faces a moderate, level 2 drought risk, meaning dry spells can occur but are less severe than in many other states. Droughts… Low Wildfires New Jersey has a low overall wildfire risk, rated Level 1 of 5, but wildfires can still occur in specific areas, especially the Pine… Very Low Earthquakes New Jersey has a low earthquake risk, rated Level 1 out of 5 by FEMA's National Risk Index. While small tremors can occur, the state has no… Very Low Landslides Landslide risk in New Jersey is low overall, rated Level 1 of 5, but localized landslides, rockfalls, and soil creep can occur on steep… Very Low