Natural Disaster Risk in Essex County
New Jersey
7.6out of 10
Risk Summary for Essex County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Extreme Heat Strong Wind Winter Weather
All 18 Hazard Scores
Strong Wind 9.9
Extreme Heat 9.9
Winter Weather 9.7
Earthquake 9.6
Tornado 9.6
Cold Wave 9.6
Hurricane 9.5
Coastal Flooding 9.5
Lightning 9.3
Hail 8.8
Ice Storm 8.2
Landslide 5.7
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Avalanche 4.5
Drought 3.5
Wildfire 2.2
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Essex County 7.6
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 Essex County
Irvington7.6/10Newark7.6/10Bloomfield7.6/10West Orange7.6/10East Orange7.6/10Belleville7.6/10Orange7.6/10Livingston7.6/10Nutley7.6/10Montclair7.6/10Caldwell7.6/10Maplewood7.6/10South Orange7.6/10Short Hills7.6/10Verona7.6/10Cedar Grove7.6/10Glen Ridge7.6/10Fairfield7.6/10Millburn7.6/10Roseland7.6/10
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.