Fulton, NY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Fulton is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Oswego County, NY. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, ice storm, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Fulton
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Fulton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Fulton 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 Oswego County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Fulton along with the rest of the county, not a Fulton-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 35.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 82.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 33.6 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 65.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 47.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 43.1 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 23.2 | Very Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 24.2 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 60.7 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 83.9 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 43.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 63.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 67.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 93.5 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Oswego County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Fulton, NY at risk of?
Fulton 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 Oswego County, where Fulton is located, are winter weather, ice storm, and inland flooding.
What is Fulton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Oswego County, where Fulton is located, scoring 93.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Fulton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Fulton carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Oswego County.
Has Fulton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 56 hail, 51 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Fulton since 2016.