Natural Disaster Risk in Atlantic County
New Jersey
7.7out of 10
Risk Summary for Atlantic County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Strong Wind Coastal Flooding Hurricane
All 18 Hazard Scores
Strong Wind 10.0
Coastal Flooding 9.9
Hurricane 9.7
Winter Weather 9.7
Wildfire 9.5
Lightning 9.3
Extreme Heat 9.1
Earthquake 9.0
Drought 8.6
Cold Wave 8.4
Ice Storm 7.2
Tornado 5.9
Hail 5.4
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Landslide 4.6
Avalanche 4.5
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Atlantic County 7.7
New Jersey avg. 7.4
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 Atlantic County
Egg Harbor Township7.7/10Atlantic City7.7/10Mays Landing7.7/10Absecon7.7/10Hammonton7.7/10Pleasantville7.7/10Egg Harbor City7.7/10Somers Point7.7/10Ventnor City7.7/10Northfield7.7/10Brigantine7.7/10Linwood7.7/10Margate City7.7/10Pomona7.7/10Minotola7.7/10Landisville7.7/10Dorothy7.7/10Estell Manor7.7/10Port Republic7.7/10Longport7.7/10
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.