By Canadian Hazards Data Team · Sourced from official open data
Direct municipal dataBurlington Natural Hazard Profile
Burlington's composite hazard grade is B, led by flood risk. Estimated home insurance runs ~$2,330/year (above the Ontario average of $2,018). Standard policies typically exclude overland flood coverage.
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Hazard risk summary
Official NRCan / ECCC classifications
Flood
High
Wildfire
Low
Earthquake
Low
Composite hazard grade
B
Moderate hazard exposure
Peak ground acceleration
0.02g
NRCan seismic hazard reference
Home insurance estimate
$2,330/yr
Sample average for Burlington. Actual premiums vary by coverage, deductible, and claims history.
Ontario average
$2,018
Provincial sample mean
Burlington insurance premium2330 CAD/yr
Composite risk score1.67 (prov. avg 1.64)
Preparedness checklist
Actions tailored to Burlington's Flood-led hazard profile.
- 1Review your home insurance policy for hazard exclusions
- 2Store emergency supplies for 72 hours (water, food, medications)
- 3Register for local emergency alerts in your municipality
- 4Install a sump pump and backflow valve where applicable
- 5Keep valuables and documents above potential flood levels
- 6Consider overland flood coverage (not included in standard policies)
Compare home insurance in Burlington
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Source · NRCan / ECCC hazard datasets. Last updated 2026. Refreshed on the site's automated schedule.
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