Sussex County, Delaware
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 237,214
94.1NRI
Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
237,214
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Building Value
$74.5B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$119.3M
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Hazards Tracked
16
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🥶
Relatively HighCold Wave
Annual Loss$16.8M
Risk Score98.1
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Very HighCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$14.2M
Risk Score97.6
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Relatively HighHurricane
Annual Loss$35.3M
Risk Score97.2
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Very HighWinter Weather
Annual Loss$727K
Risk Score96.7
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$42.6M
Risk Score92.8
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Relatively ModerateHeat Wave
Annual Loss$2.3M
Risk Score89.4
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Relatively ModerateDrought
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score86.5
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Relatively HighStrong Wind
Annual Loss$1.3M
Risk Score85.6
Show all 16 hazards
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$538K
Risk Score84.8
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Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$665K
Risk Score82.9
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Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$385K
Risk Score82.1
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$1.5M
Risk Score81.5
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$1.6M
Risk Score63.4
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$306K
Risk Score60.4
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$1K
Risk Score50.6
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Insufficient DataTsunami
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Sussex County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
94.1+45.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
84.8+36.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
70.4+21.2 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
59.8+11.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
70.4
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
59.8
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.