Natural Disaster Risk in Gloucester County
New Jersey
7.7out of 10
Risk Summary for Gloucester County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Coastal Flooding Strong Wind Winter Weather
All 18 Hazard Scores
Coastal Flooding 9.8
Strong Wind 9.7
Winter Weather 9.7
Extreme Heat 9.4
Earthquake 9.1
Ice Storm 9.0
Hurricane 8.9
Lightning 8.5
Wildfire 8.2
Drought 8.1
Cold Wave 8.1
Tornado 7.3
Tsunami 5.4
Landslide 5.3
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Hail 4.9
Avalanche 4.5
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Gloucester 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 Gloucester County
Williamstown7.7/10Sewell7.7/10Woodbury7.7/10Glassboro7.7/10Swedesboro7.7/10Mullica Hill7.7/10Mantua7.7/10Franklinville7.7/10Wenonah7.7/10Pitman7.7/10Westville7.7/10Thorofare7.7/10Clayton7.7/10Paulsboro7.7/10Newfield7.7/10Mickleton7.7/10Gibbstown7.7/10Mount Royal7.7/10Woodbury Heights7.7/10National Park7.7/10
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.