Natural Hazard Risks in Boston, MA
Population: 676K · Massachusetts
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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 High- •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 High- •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 High- •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 High- •FEMA rates Boston's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $9M from this hazard type
- •20 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Earthquake Risk
High- •Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- •Estimated annual loss of $12M from this hazard type
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How this data is built
Boston risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Boston, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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