FEMA Records
4
Total declarations
Connecticut · FEMA + NOAA + National Risk Index
New London(in (P)MSA 3280,5520), CT
4 FEMA disaster declarations (2021–2024). Most common hazard: Hurricane.
- 4
- FEMA declarations
- 2
- Major disasters
- Hurricane
- Top hazard
How does New London(in (P)MSA 3280,5520) County compare?
New London(in (P)MSA 3280,5520) County vs. every U.S. county
FEMA disaster declarations, all-time
4 Top 43% higher than 57% of 2,791 counties
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Source FEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 · 2026-07-25
How disaster-prone is New London(in (P)MSA 3280,5520) County?
Declaration frequency
New London(in (P)MSA 3280,5520) County, Connecticut has recorded 4 FEMA disaster declarations between 2021 and 2024, of which 2 were classified as Major Disaster declarations (DR) requiring federal individual and public assistance. That puts the county's average at 1.3 declarations per year across a 3-year record, or roughly 7% above the Connecticut county average of 3.8 and 4% above the national county average of 3.8. The dominant disaster type on record is Hurricane, with 3 of 4 declarations falling under this category.
Flood exposure & the bottom line
Taken together, New London(in (P)MSA 3280,5520) County reads as low relative risk on this historical lens, fewer federally recognized disasters than a typical U.S. county.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level
Low
vs. Connecticut Avg
+7%
State avg: 3.8
vs. National Avg
+4%
National avg: 3.8
Avg Per Year
1.3
Over 3 years
FEMA NRI 8-hazard radar - New London(in (P)MSA 3280,5520) County
How to read this radar
The radar plots New London(in (P)MSA 3280,5520) County's relative exposure to the eight headline natural hazards used by the FEMA National Risk Index. Each axis is the qualitative NRI risk rating (Very Low through Very High) re-expressed on a 0-100 scale so that the polygon shape lets you compare a county against another at a glance. A rounder polygon means broad multi-hazard exposure; a spiky polygon means one or two dominant hazards drive most of the modeled risk.
NRI Source
FEMA 2023
Latest NRI release
County FIPS
09011
CT state code
Source: FEMA National Risk Index FEMA National Risk Index Per-county per-hazard ratings, 2023 release
Disaster Types
Hurricane 3
Severe Storm 1
Declaration Types
What DR / EM / FM mean
FEMA categorizes declarations as Major Disasters (DR), Emergencies (EM), or Fire Management Assistance (FM).
Emergency - 2 50.0%
of all 4 declarations
Major Disaster - 2 50.0%
of all 4 declarations
FEMA Declarations Timeline
| Year | Declarations | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 2 | |
Disaster Declarations
| DR# | Title | Type | Incident | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3604 | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND A POTENTIAL DAM BREACH | EM | Severe Storm | 2024-01-13 |
| 4629 | REMNANTS OF HURRICANE IDA | DR | Hurricane | 2021-10-30 |
| 3564 | HURRICANE HENRI | EM | Hurricane | 2021-08-22 |
| 4580 | TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS | DR | Hurricane | 2021-01-12 |
Storm Events in Connecticut
| Storm Type | Events | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 1,083 | 7 | 16 | $9.3M |
| Winter Weather | 392 | 1 | 5 | $162.7K |
| Flash Flood | 343 | 3 | 0 | $9.3M |
| Heavy Snow | 178 | 0 | 0 | $53.0K |
| Strong Wind | 160 | 1 | 2 | $2.3M |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database NOAA Storm Events Database State-level aggregated data, 2015–2025
Counties with Similar Risk in Connecticut
Fairfield(in PMSA 1160,1930,5760,8040) 5
3 major Hurricane
Hartford(in PMSA 1170,3280,5440) 3
1 major Hurricane
Litchfield(in (P)MSA 1170,1930,3280,8880) 5
3 major Hurricane
Middlesex(in (P)MSA 3280,5020,5480) 3
2 major Hurricane
New Haven(in (P)MSA 1160,5480,8880) 6
3 major Hurricane
Tolland 2
1 major Hurricane
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many natural disasters has New London(in (P)MSA 3280,5520) County, Connecticut had?
New London(in (P)MSA 3280,5520) County, Connecticut has received 4 FEMA disaster declarations from 2021 to 2024. Of these, 2 were major disaster declarations.
What is the most common disaster type in New London(in (P)MSA 3280,5520) County?
The most common disaster type in New London(in (P)MSA 3280,5520) County is Hurricane, with 3 declarations. Other disaster types include Severe Storm (1).
How does New London(in (P)MSA 3280,5520) County's disaster risk compare to the Connecticut average?
New London(in (P)MSA 3280,5520) County has 4 disaster declarations, which is 7% higher than the Connecticut county average of 3.8 declarations. Compared to the national county average of 3.8, it is 4% higher.
How many major FEMA disaster declarations has New London(in (P)MSA 3280,5520) County received?
New London(in (P)MSA 3280,5520) County has received 2 major disaster declarations, representing 50% of all 4 disaster declarations. Major disaster declarations typically involve significant damage requiring federal assistance.
What types of storms are most common in Connecticut?
The most common storm types in Connecticut include Thunderstorm Wind (1,083 events), Winter Weather (392 events), Flash Flood (343 events). NOAA storm event data covers severe weather from 2015 to 2025.
What was the worst year for disasters in New London(in (P)MSA 3280,5520) County?
The most active year for disaster declarations in New London(in (P)MSA 3280,5520) County was 2021, with 2 declarations. The county has FEMA disaster data spanning 2021 to 2024.
What is the overall disaster risk level for New London(in (P)MSA 3280,5520) County?
New London(in (P)MSA 3280,5520) County's 4 FEMA disaster declarations put it in the low-risk band, fewer federally recognized disasters than a typical U.S. county over the same span.
Data Sources & Methodology
Disaster declaration data comes from the FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 API, which includes all federally declared disasters, emergencies, and fire management assistance grants.
Storm event data is sourced from the NOAA Storm Events Database (2015–2025), which tracks significant weather events including thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, and winter storms.
This data is provided for informational purposes only. FEMA disaster declarations represent federal response actions and may not capture all local emergencies or weather events.
What this means for New London(in (P)MSA 3280,5520)
New London(in (P)MSA 3280,5520), CT runs 7% above the Connecticut county average for federal disaster declarations (4 vs 4), a low historical load overall.
- Its most common federal declaration type is emergency (2 of 4) - know the hazards most likely here before they happen. Connecticut overview
- See how this county ranks against the rest of the country for disaster frequency. Most-disaster rankings
- Read how to read FEMA declarations, NRI risk scores, and what they do and don't tell you. Disaster-data guide
Historical declaration counts describe past federal response, not a forecast. For current threats, follow the National Weather Service and local officials; in an emergency call 911.
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, this profile draws on 2,791 tracked U.S. counties in FEMA's Disaster Declarations Summaries dataset, refreshed as of 2026-07-25. Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
All federal data sources used on this page
- FEMA OpenFEMA, Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 - all federally-declared disasters for this county. fema.gov/openfema/disaster-declarations
- FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) - per-county per-hazard risk ratings and expected annual loss. hazards.fema.gov/nri
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database - state-level storm/severe-weather event records, 2015–2025. ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents
Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainHazard Editorial
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