Camden County
New Jersey — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 93th
Camden County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 93.2, 93th national percentile), driven primarily by winter weather and heat wave exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $122M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Winter Weather | Very High | 10.70 / yr | $2M |
| Heat Wave | High | 11.12 / yr | $8M |
| Lightning | High | 34.45 / yr | $2M |
| Ice Storm | Very High | 0.83 / yr | $2M |
| Riverine Flood | High | 3.64 / yr | $76M |
| Strong Wind | High | 5.69 / yr | $2M |
| Earthquake | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $10M |
| Cold Wave | High | 0.79 / yr | $7M |
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.13 / yr | $5M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $711K |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.09 / yr | $5M |
| Coastal Flood | Medium | 3.69 / yr | $2M |
| Drought | Medium | 7.13 / yr | $461K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.06 / yr | $2K |
| Hail | Very Low | 1.94 / yr | $115K |
| 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 Camden County?
Camden County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 93.2 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 93th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Camden County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Winter Weather (Very High, $2M EAL), Heat Wave (High, $8M EAL), Lightning (High, $2M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Camden County compare to other New Jersey counties?
Camden County ranks #11 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. Camden County's $122M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.