Natural Disaster Risk in Northwest Hills County
Connecticut
6.1out of 10
Risk Summary for Northwest Hills County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Avalanche Hurricane Landslide
All 18 Hazard Scores
Hurricane 9.1
Avalanche 9.1
Landslide 8.5
Ice Storm 8.4
Earthquake 7.1
Winter Weather 5.7
Cold Wave 5.6
Strong Wind 5.5
Lightning 5.4
Tsunami 5.4
Hail 5.1
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Tornado 5.0
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Drought 4.8
Wildfire 4.7
Extreme Heat 4.0
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Northwest Hills County 6.1
Connecticut avg. 6.8
US national avg. 4.5
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Cities in Northwest Hills County
Torrington6.1/10Winsted6.1/10Burlington6.1/10New Hartford6.1/10Harwinton6.1/10Litchfield6.1/10Barkhamsted6.1/10Goshen6.1/10Sharon6.1/10Canaan6.1/10Roxbury6.1/10Morris6.1/10Kent6.1/10Salisbury6.1/10Lakeville6.1/10Norfolk6.1/10New Preston Marble Dale6.1/10Cornwall Bridge6.1/10Northfield6.1/10Falls Village6.1/10
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.