Natural Disaster Risk in Nantucket County
Massachusetts
3.3out of 10
Risk Summary for Nantucket County
Below-average natural disaster risk. Fewer and less severe natural hazards affect this area.
Top Hazards
Coastal Flooding Hurricane Tsunami
All 18 Hazard Scores
Coastal Flooding 9.6
Hurricane 9.4
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Avalanche 4.5
Earthquake 3.2
Drought 3.2
Wildfire 2.4
Lightning 1.8
Ice Storm 1.7
Tornado 1.6
Hail 1.6
Cold Wave 1.6
Strong Wind 1.4
Winter Weather 1.4
Landslide 1.4
Extreme Heat 1.2
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Nantucket County 3.3
Massachusetts avg. 6.5
US national avg. 4.5
Live Conditions
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Below-average risk — standard coverage likely adequate
Natural disaster risk here is below the US average. Standard homeowners insurance will typically be sufficient, but it is still worth reviewing exclusions for floods and earthquakes.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Cities in Nantucket County
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.