Floral Park, NY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Floral Park is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Nassau County, NY. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, ice storm, and coastal flooding.
Storm events near Floral Park
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Floral Park's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Floral Park 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 Nassau County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Floral Park along with the rest of the county, not a Floral Park-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 43.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 98.2 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 98.4 | Very High |
| Earthquake | 96.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 96 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 76.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 92.7 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 17.5 | Very Low |
| Hail | 23.4 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 95.4 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 98.7 | Very High |
| Landslide | 75.9 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 97.3 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 97.1 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 98.9 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Nassau County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Floral Park, NY at risk of?
Floral Park 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 Nassau County, where Floral Park is located, are winter weather, ice storm, and coastal flooding.
What is Floral Park's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Nassau County, where Floral Park is located, scoring 98.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Floral Park a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Floral Park carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Nassau County.
Has Floral Park had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 43 hail, 559 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Floral Park since 2016.