Albany, NY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Albany is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Albany County, NY. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, inland flooding, and lightning.
Storm events near Albany
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Albany's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Albany itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Albany County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Albany along with the rest of the county, not a Albany-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 36.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 90.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 0 | No Rating |
| Earthquake | 83.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 73.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 88 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | 36.5 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 68.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 67.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 84.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 86 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 90.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 88.9 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 82.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 61.1 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Albany County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Albany, NY at risk of?
Albany is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Albany County, where Albany is located, are landslide, inland flooding, and lightning.
What is Albany's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Albany County, where Albany is located, scoring 90.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Albany a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Albany carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Albany County.
Has Albany had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 86 hail, 195 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Albany since 2016.