Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 06854

Norwalk, Connecticut

7.8out of 10

High Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 06854

Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.

Top Hazards

Coastal Flooding Hurricane Strong Wind

All 18 Hazard Scores

Coastal Flooding

9.9

Hurricane

9.8

Strong Wind

9.8

Ice Storm

9.6

Winter Weather

9.5

Earthquake

9.3

Landslide

9.0

Extreme Heat

8.6

Avalanche

8.6

Lightning

8.2

Tornado

7.3

Cold Wave

7.0

Drought

5.6

Tsunami

5.4

Wildfire

5.3

Volcanic Activity

5.1

Hail

4.9

Riverine Flooding

1.0

How it compares

ZIP 06854

7.8

Connecticut avg.

6.8

US national avg.

4.5

Live Conditions

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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.

Other cities in Connecticut

Stamford7.8/10 Bristol7.5/10 Danbury7.8/10 West Haven7.4/10 New Haven7.4/10 Bridgeport6.5/10 Middletown6.0/10 Wallingford7.4/10

Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only — consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.