Beacon, NY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Beacon 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 Dutchess County, NY. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, landslide, and hurricane.
Storm events near Beacon
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Beacon's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Beacon 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 Dutchess County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Beacon along with the rest of the county, not a Beacon-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 57.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 92.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 46.8 | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | 84.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 77.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 63.3 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 46.5 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 75.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 44.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 64.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 90.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 75.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 91.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 88.1 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 90 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 76.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Dutchess County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Beacon, NY at risk of?
Beacon 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 Dutchess County, where Beacon is located, are inland flooding, landslide, and hurricane.
What is Beacon's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Dutchess County, where Beacon is located, scoring 92.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Beacon a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Beacon 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 Dutchess County.
Has Beacon had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 9 tornado, 42 hail, 136 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Beacon since 2016.