Natural Disaster Risk Guides
Rankings of US counties and cities by natural disaster risk, built from FEMA's National Risk Index (2026). Explore the highest- and lowest-risk places overall, or dive into specific hazards. Every entry links to a full risk profile.
US Counties With the Highest Natural Disaster Risk
The US counties with the highest FEMA natural disaster risk scores for 1970. Ranked by overall National Risk Index score across all 18 hazards.
Safest US Counties From Natural Disasters
US counties with the lowest FEMA natural disaster risk for 1970. The safest places ranked by National Risk Index score. Free FEMA data.
US Cities With the Highest Natural Disaster Risk
Major US cities with the highest FEMA natural disaster risk for 1970, ranked by National Risk Index score. Flood, wildfire, quake & storm data.
Safest US Cities From Natural Disasters
The safest larger US cities from natural disasters for 1970, ranked by lowest FEMA National Risk Index score. Free FEMA-sourced data.
US Counties With the Highest Flood Risk
US counties with the highest FEMA flooding risk for 1970. Ranked by National Risk Index riverine flood score. Check your county's flood risk free.
US Counties With the Highest Wildfire Risk
US counties with the highest FEMA wildfire risk for 1970, ranked by National Risk Index score. See where wildfire danger is greatest. Free.
US Counties With the Highest Tornado Risk
US counties with the highest FEMA tornado risk for 1970, ranked by National Risk Index score. Tornado Alley and beyond. Free FEMA data.
US Counties With the Highest Hurricane Risk
US counties with the highest FEMA hurricane risk for 1970, ranked by National Risk Index score. Gulf & Atlantic coast exposure. Free data.
US Counties With the Highest Earthquake Risk
US counties with the highest FEMA earthquake risk for 1970, ranked by National Risk Index score. Seismic hazard zones. Free FEMA data.
US Counties With the Highest Extreme Heat Risk
US counties with the highest FEMA extreme heat risk for 1970, ranked by National Risk Index score. Where heat waves hit hardest. Free.
US Counties With the Highest Drought Risk
US counties with the highest FEMA drought risk for 1970, ranked by National Risk Index score. Water-stressed regions. Free FEMA data.
US Counties With the Highest Coastal Flood Risk
US counties with the highest FEMA coastal flooding risk for 1970, ranked by National Risk Index score. Storm surge & tidal flood zones.