Batavia, NY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Batavia is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Genesee County, NY. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, ice storm, and drought.
Storm events near Batavia
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Batavia's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Batavia 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 Genesee County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Batavia along with the rest of the county, not a Batavia-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 18.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 71.1 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 47.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 34.3 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 29.5 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 37.5 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 74 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 62.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 62 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 74.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 22.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 85.8 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 63.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 27.8 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Genesee County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Batavia, NY at risk of?
Batavia 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 Genesee County, where Batavia is located, are lightning, ice storm, and drought.
What is Batavia's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Genesee County, where Batavia is located, scoring 85.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Batavia a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Batavia carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Genesee County.
Has Batavia had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 25 hail, 42 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Batavia since 2016.