Elmira, NY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Elmira is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Chemung County, NY. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, hurricane, and landslide.
Storm events near Elmira
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Elmira's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Elmira 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 Chemung County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Elmira along with the rest of the county, not a Elmira-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 22.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 72.2 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 42.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 55.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 52.8 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 51 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 33.7 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 41.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 21.5 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 66.3 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 37.7 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 65.7 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 58.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 38.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 27.3 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Chemung County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Elmira, NY at risk of?
Elmira 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 Chemung County, where Elmira is located, are inland flooding, hurricane, and landslide.
What is Elmira's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Chemung County, where Elmira is located, scoring 72.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Elmira a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Elmira carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Chemung County.
Has Elmira had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 20 hail, 109 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Elmira since 2016.