Amsterdam, NY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Amsterdam is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Montgomery County, NY. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, inland flooding, and hurricane.
Storm events near Amsterdam
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Amsterdam's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Amsterdam 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 Montgomery County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Amsterdam along with the rest of the county, not a Amsterdam-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 27.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 80.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 51.8 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 36.4 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 41.7 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 29.2 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 59.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 46 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 68 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 57 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 92.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 55 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 33.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 66.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Montgomery County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Amsterdam, NY at risk of?
Amsterdam is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Montgomery County, where Amsterdam is located, are landslide, inland flooding, and hurricane.
What is Amsterdam's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Montgomery County, where Amsterdam is located, scoring 92.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Amsterdam a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Amsterdam carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Montgomery County.
Has Amsterdam had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 8 tornado, 75 hail, 114 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Amsterdam since 2016.