Natural Hazard Risks in Boston, MA
Population: 676K · Massachusetts
Boston faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from hurricanes (score: 7/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Boston, MA.
Hazard Risk Overview
Hurricane Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 3
- •FEMA rates Boston's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $13M from this hazard type
- •4 events on record in proximity
Flood Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Boston's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $60M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Winter Storm Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Boston's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $9M from this hazard type
- •24 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Extreme Heat Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Boston's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $9M from this hazard type
- •14 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Earthquake Risk
HighFEMA: 5Historical: 0
- •Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- •Estimated annual loss of $12M from this hazard type
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