Auburn, NY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Auburn is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Cayuga County, NY. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, inland flooding, and winter weather.
Storm events near Auburn
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Auburn's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Auburn 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 Cayuga County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Auburn along with the rest of the county, not a Auburn-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 32.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 78.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 21.4 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 47.7 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 42.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 39.2 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 29.7 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 22 | Very Low |
| Drought | 56.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 59.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 64.7 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 86.7 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 45.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 47.6 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 62 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 72.2 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Cayuga County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Auburn, NY at risk of?
Auburn 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 Cayuga County, where Auburn is located, are ice storm, inland flooding, and winter weather.
What is Auburn's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Cayuga County, where Auburn is located, scoring 86.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Auburn a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Auburn carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Cayuga County.
Has Auburn had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 32 hail, 82 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Auburn since 2016.