Burlington County
New Jersey — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 94th
Burlington County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 93.6, 94th national percentile), driven primarily by strong wind and winter weather exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $176M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Strong Wind | Very High | 5.48 / yr | $9M |
| Winter Weather | Very High | 9.92 / yr | $2M |
| Ice Storm | Very High | 0.85 / yr | $3M |
| Riverine Flood | High | 3.18 / yr | $122M |
| Lightning | High | 32.87 / yr | $2M |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 9.30 / yr | $6M |
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $2M |
| Earthquake | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $9M |
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.15 / yr | $8M |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 0.79 / yr | $5M |
| Coastal Flood | Medium | 4.77 / yr | $3M |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.30 / yr | $5M |
| Drought | Medium | 7.56 / yr | $740K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.16 / yr | $4K |
| Hail | Very Low | 1.84 / yr | $166K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Burlington County?
Burlington County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 93.6 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 94th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Burlington County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Strong Wind (Very High, $9M EAL), Winter Weather (Very High, $2M EAL), Ice Storm (Very High, $3M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Burlington County compare to other New Jersey counties?
Burlington County ranks #10 of 21 New Jersey counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a medium rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Burlington County's $176M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.