Natural Disaster Risk in Franklin County
Massachusetts
6.3out of 10
Risk Summary for Franklin 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
Avalanche 9.1
Hurricane 8.6
Landslide 8.4
Ice Storm 8.1
Lightning 6.7
Cold Wave 6.7
Strong Wind 6.6
Earthquake 6.4
Drought 6.2
Winter Weather 5.8
Extreme Heat 5.7
Tsunami 5.4
Hail 5.1
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Wildfire 4.5
Tornado 4.0
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Franklin County 6.3
Massachusetts avg. 6.5
US national avg. 4.5
Live Conditions
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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 Franklin County
Greenfield6.3/10Orange6.3/10Turners Falls6.3/10South Deerfield6.3/10Shelburne Falls6.3/10Sunderland6.3/10Northfield6.3/10Montague6.3/10Bernardston6.3/10Colrain6.3/10Gill6.3/10Ashfield6.3/10Erving6.3/10Conway6.3/10Leverett6.3/10Shutesbury6.3/10Charlemont6.3/10Deerfield6.3/10New Salem6.3/10Wendell6.3/10
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.