Babylon, NY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Babylon is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Suffolk County, NY. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, coastal flooding, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Babylon
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Babylon's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Babylon 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 Suffolk County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Babylon along with the rest of the county, not a Babylon-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 73.4 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 98.3 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 98.6 | Very High |
| Earthquake | 95.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 94.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 74.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 95.3 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 14.9 | Very Low |
| Hail | 36.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 96.8 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 96.5 | Very High |
| Landslide | 84.6 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 97.5 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 97.7 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 98.8 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Suffolk County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Babylon, NY at risk of?
Babylon is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Suffolk County, where Babylon is located, are winter weather, coastal flooding, and inland flooding.
What is Babylon's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Suffolk County, where Babylon is located, scoring 98.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Babylon a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Babylon carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Suffolk County.
Has Babylon had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 18 hail, 192 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Babylon since 2016.