Disaster Risk · Connecticut
Lowest Disaster Risk Counties in Connecticut 2026
Ranked by FEMA National Risk Index for natural disasters.
Top 10 — Disaster Risk in Connecticut
Score reflects disaster risk only — not overall county quality.
1Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT2Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT3Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT4Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT5Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT6Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT7South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT8Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT9Capitol Planning Region, CT
37.3
20.4
16.2
11.4
8.2
6.8
4.9
3.7
2.6
All Connecticut Counties — Disaster Risk Rankings
9 counties ranked by disaster risk score. Overall Score shown for context.
| # | County | Disaster Risk Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 37.3 | 53.5 |
| 2 | Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT | 20.4 | 48.8 |
| 3 | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT | 16.2 | 42.2 |
| 4 | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 11.4 | 41.6 |
| 5 | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT | 8.2 | 28.4 |
| 6 | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT | 6.8 | 32.9 |
| 7 | South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 4.9 | 28.2 |
| 8 | Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 3.7 | 38.3 |
| 9 | Capitol Planning Region, CT | 2.6 | 31 |