Atlantic County, New Jersey
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 274,261
93.0NRI
Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
274,261
🏠
Building Value
$68.9B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$123.3M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
16
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
💨
Very HighStrong Wind
Annual Loss$14.7M
Risk Score99.6
⛄
Very HighWinter Weather
Annual Loss$947K
Risk Score97.1
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Very HighCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$14.0M
Risk Score96.2
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Relatively HighHurricane
Annual Loss$26.3M
Risk Score95.8
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Relatively ModerateWildfire
Annual Loss$2.8M
Risk Score94.3
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$50.2M
Risk Score92.7
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Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$1.3M
Risk Score92.0
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Relatively ModerateHeat Wave
Annual Loss$2.7M
Risk Score89.1
Show all 16 hazards
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$3.7M
Risk Score88.0
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Relatively ModerateDrought
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score84.2
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Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$3.9M
Risk Score81.6
❄️
Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$174K
Risk Score66.5
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$1.3M
Risk Score53.2
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$227K
Risk Score47.5
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$539
Risk Score37.8
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Insufficient DataTsunami
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Atlantic County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
93.0+44.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
94.3+45.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
46.5-2.7 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
83.0+34.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
46.5
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
83.0
Very HighHigher 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.