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The 10 Most Dangerous Places in America

Ranked by FEMA National Risk Index. These counties face the highest combined risk from natural hazards in the entire United States.

1
Los Angeles County, CA
Critical NRI Score: 100.0
2
Harris County, TX
Critical NRI Score: 80.6
3
Miami-Dade County, FL
Critical NRI Score: 63.9
4
Riverside County, CA
Critical NRI Score: 58.9
5
Bronx County, NY
Critical NRI Score: 55.5
6
San Bernardino County, CA
Critical NRI Score: 54.4
7
Palm Beach County, FL
Critical NRI Score: 53.7
8
Cameron County, TX
Critical NRI Score: 50.8
9
Kings County, NY
Critical NRI Score: 50.5
10
Orleans Parish, LA
Critical NRI Score: 49.3

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