Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Moderate


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

6

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

3

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

6

Hazard Shelters

3

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Hartford, Connecticut faces a relatively moderate overall natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk score of 91.47. Specific hazards include flooding (36.42 risk score), thunderstorms (93.82 risk score), and winter storms (54.88 risk score). The region is also at a relatively low risk for wildfires (54.88 risk score) and tornados (31.02 risk score). Hartford experiences a high frequency of lightning events, with an average of 28.5 events per year.

The geographical features of Hartford, Connecticut contribute to its risk profile. The area is near the coast, which exposes it to potential hurricane impacts. Additionally, the presence of fault lines and mountain peaks in the region increases the risk of earthquakes and landslides. The Connecticut River, which runs through Hartford, poses a flooding risk during heavy rainfall events. These factors, combined with the dense population and high property values in the area, contribute to the overall hazard risk.

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CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
11 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
1173 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
76% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
6/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hailstorm

2017-06-27

Flooding

Tropical Storm Irene

2011-08-27

Flooding

Heavy Rain And Snow

2011-03-07

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2010-03-27

Flooding

Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B

2010-03-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-04-15

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2005-10-08

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2005-04-01

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1996-10-19

Tornado

1992-08-04

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1992-06-05

Hurricane Brenda

1960-08-07