Flood Risk in Essex, NJ
Essex, NJ has a Flood Risk Score of 24/100 (Grade B), ranking #78 of 3,271 counties nationwide. The risk level is Moderate. There have been 48 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $2,153,227 in payouts, with 16 federal disaster declarations on record.
Key Data
24
Risk Score
B
Grade
48
NFIP Claims
$2,153,227
Total Payouts
16
Disasters
48
Active Policies
Score Breakdown
| Factor | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Claims Density | 1 | 40% |
| Disaster Frequency | 34 | 25% |
| Claim Severity | 1 | 20% |
| Year-over-Year Trend | 100 | 15% |
Data from FEMA OpenFEMA (NFIP claims and disaster declarations). Last updated 2026-04-12.