FEMA rates relative coastal flooding risk for Hudson County as very high and reports FEMA annualized frequency of 3.762 per year for the area.
FEMA summary
FEMA's profile for Hudson County reports FEMA annualized frequency of 3.762 per year for coastal flooding. FEMA's relative risk rating for the area is very high; the annualized frequency is a separate measure.
Hazard metrics cover FEMA county-equivalent geographies rather than individual addresses or parcels. Use local or state hazard maps before making a property, insurance, retrofit, or evacuation decision.
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Coastal Flooding
FEMA combines its area-wide loss estimate and community data in this relative rating. Event frequency appears separately below.
Relative FEMA score
99.2/100
Occurrence thresholds vary by hazard. The FEMA methodology defines the value for each hazard.
The area loss estimate combines FEMA's modeled losses to buildings, population, and agriculture across Hudson County. It is not an estimate for a home or address.
City risk summary
For Jersey City, FEMA rates coastal flooding risk for Hudson County as very high, with a relative score of 99.2/100. The next highest relative scores are strong wind at 98.3/100 and heat wave at 97.4/100.
Using FEMA data for Hudson County, Jersey City is #1 among 7 covered New Jersey entries for coastal flooding risk. Newark is about 5.5 straight-line miles from the Jersey City map point; its FEMA figures cover Essex County.
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The map shows Jersey City. All FEMA figures on this page cover Hudson County.
The FEMA figures cover Hudson County. Address-level conditions require local maps, building records, and property details.
FEMA rates relative coastal flooding risk for Hudson County as very high. Its FEMA annualized frequency is 3.762 per year. Damage at a specific address also depends on the building, soil, elevation, and exact hazard zone.
Among 7 New Jersey cities covered by this directory, Jersey City is #1 for relative coastal flooding risk based on FEMA's score for Hudson County. Homes within Jersey City can have different soil, elevation, construction, and hazard-zone conditions.
In FEMA's data for Hudson County, the highest relative ratings are Coastal Flooding (Very High), Strong Wind (Relatively High), and Heat Wave (Relatively High). FEMA uses estimated losses and community data along with event frequency when assigning these ratings.
The hazard numbers cover Hudson County. For an individual home, check local fault, flood, fire, evacuation, and building records for the exact address.
FEMA gives Hudson County an overall relative risk rating of relatively moderate. Conditions at a specific home depend on its hazard zones, building type, maintenance, insurance, and access to evacuation routes and emergency services.
Start with this step: Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions. Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions. Use Ready.gov Be Informed and local emergency guidance for a complete plan.
Distances are measured between city coordinates.
| City | Distance | Coastal Flooding rating | Relative score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | 5 mi | Relatively Moderate | 92.6 |
| Manhattan, NY | 7 mi | Relatively High | 96.4 |
| Elizabeth, NJ | 7 mi | Relatively High | 95.2 |
| New York, NY | 8 mi | Relatively High | 97.4 |
| Brooklyn, NY | 8 mi | Relatively High | 98.4 |
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View productHazard metrics come from FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 (March 2023). City population and coordinates come from SimpleMaps US Cities Database. For current conditions, use official local maps, warnings, inspections, and professional advice.