Hampden County hazard data

Springfield, MA Disaster Risk

FEMA rates relative landslide risk for Hampden County as relatively moderate and reports FEMA annualized frequency of 0.010 per year for the area.

#5 of 13 covered Massachusetts cities for landslide risk β†’FEMA relative score 90.7/100 Β· county scale

FEMA summary

Springfield's landslide risk is relatively moderate at county scale.

FEMA's profile for Hampden County reports FEMA annualized frequency of 0.010 per year for landslide. FEMA's relative risk rating for the area is relatively moderate; 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.

FEMA annualized frequency

0.010 per year

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FEMA area population
465,327
Data geography
County equivalent
FEMA relative score
90.7/100
FEMA source
v1.19.0

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FEMA NRI profile

Landslide

Relatively Moderate

FEMA combines its area-wide loss estimate and community data in this relative rating. Event frequency appears separately below.

Relative FEMA score

90.7/100

FEMA annualized frequency
0.010 per year
FEMA area loss estimate
$152,400
Recorded events
0

How to read this

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 Hampden County. It is not an estimate for a home or address.

City risk summary

Landslide risk in Springfield

For Springfield, FEMA rates landslide risk for Hampden County as relatively moderate, with a relative score of 90.7/100. The next highest relative scores are hurricane at 89.6/100 and drought at 88.2/100.

Using FEMA data for Hampden County, Springfield is #5 among 13 covered Massachusetts entries for landslide risk. Hartford is about 25 straight-line miles from the Springfield map point; its FEMA figures cover Hartford County.

What to check for landslide

  • βœ“Check official landslide maps for a property on or below a slope.
  • βœ“Review drainage records, retaining walls, and any geotechnical report for the site.
  • βœ“Ask a qualified professional about cracks, movement, or recent slope work.

Household preparation

Official guidance β†—

For homeowners and movers

  • βœ“Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions.
  • βœ“Review policy exclusions, deductibles, and temporary-living coverage with a licensed professional.
  • βœ“Keep inspections, inventories, and critical documents in a secure location you can access after an emergency.

Preparedness actions

  • βœ“Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions.
  • βœ“Maintain water, food, lighting, medications, and communications for several days.
  • βœ“Create a household communication plan and practice it before an emergency.
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Where this profile applies

The map shows Springfield. All FEMA figures on this page cover Hampden County.

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City
Springfield, MA
FEMA data area
Hampden County
County FIPS
25013

Questions about disaster risk in Springfield

The FEMA figures cover Hampden County. Address-level conditions require local maps, building records, and property details.

How much landslide risk does Springfield, MA have?

FEMA rates relative landslide risk for Hampden County as relatively moderate. Its FEMA annualized frequency is 0.010 per year. Damage at a specific address also depends on the building, soil, elevation, and exact hazard zone.

Where does Springfield rank for landslide risk in Massachusetts?

Among 13 Massachusetts cities covered by this directory, Springfield is #5 for relative landslide risk based on FEMA's score for Hampden County. Homes within Springfield can have different soil, elevation, construction, and hazard-zone conditions.

Which natural hazards rank highest around Springfield?

In FEMA's data for Hampden County, the highest relative ratings are Landslide (Relatively Moderate), Hurricane (Relatively Moderate), and Drought (Relatively Moderate). FEMA uses estimated losses and community data along with event frequency when assigning these ratings.

Are the disaster-risk numbers for Springfield or Hampden County?

The hazard numbers cover Hampden County. For an individual home, check local fault, flood, fire, evacuation, and building records for the exact address.

Is Springfield safe from natural disasters?

FEMA gives Hampden 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.

What should a household in Springfield do first for landslide preparedness?

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.

Nearby city comparisons

Distances are measured between city coordinates.

CityDistanceLandslide ratingRelative score
Hartford, CT25 miRelatively Moderate88.4
Worcester, MA39 miRelatively Moderate89.8
Norwich, CT45 miRelatively Moderate89.1
Waterbury, CT46 miRelatively Moderate89.7
Leominster, MA48 miRelatively Moderate89.8

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Data sources

Hazard 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.