Natural Disaster Risk in Atlantic Highlands

Natural Hazard Profile: Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey

Located along the northeastern Atlantic Seaboard in Monmouth County, Atlantic Highlands is a town of roughly 8,893 residents. The humid subtropical climate that characterizes this part of New Jersey — marked by warm summers, cold winters, and significant coastal storm exposure — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Atlantic Highlands a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Atlantic Highlands's overall natural disaster risk is rated 7.8/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Wind damage from severe weather systems tops the local risk profile, with open terrain and frequent storm activity amplifying exposure to destructive gusts. Secondary hazards include coastal flood and heat.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Atlantic Highlands's natural disaster risk is well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 7.4/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by wind and coastal flood, as measured by FEMA across Monmouth County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

Atlantic Highlands's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.