Natural-disaster risk in United States
In United States, the leading natural-disaster exposures are flooding, storms (hurricane/cyclone), wildfire. The safest city for disasters is Madison (safety 75/100). Risk is modelled from real USGS counts of magnitude-4.5+ earthquakes within 300 km since 1980 plus Köppen climate zones and cyclone/subduction geography.
Safest cities in United States from natural disasters
- Madison — safety 75/100, main risk extreme cold / winter
- Lincoln — safety 73/100, main risk extreme cold / winter
- Des Moines — safety 73/100, main risk extreme cold / winter
- Saint Paul — safety 73/100, main risk extreme cold / winter
- Boston — safety 72/100, main risk flooding
- Hartford — safety 72/100, main risk extreme cold / winter
- Salt Lake City — safety 71/100, main risk extreme cold / winter
- Providence — safety 71/100, main risk flooding
FAQ
Is United States safe from natural disasters?
Across 38 cities in United States, the highest average exposure is flooding (2.7/5). Safest city: Madison (safety 75/100).
What natural disasters affect United States?
By modelled average tier: flooding 2.7/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 2.6/5; wildfire 2.4/5; extreme cold / winter 2.3/5; extreme heat 2.2/5; earthquake 2.0/5; drought 1.7/5; tsunami 1.1/5.
Which city in United States is safest from natural disasters?
Madison, with the lowest combined hazard exposure in our data.