Garden City, NY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Garden City 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 Garden City
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Garden City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Garden City 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 Garden City along with the rest of the county, not a Garden City-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 Garden City, NY at risk of?
Garden City 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 Garden City is located, are winter weather, ice storm, and coastal flooding.
What is Garden City's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Nassau County, where Garden City is located, scoring 98.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Garden City a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Garden City 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 Garden City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 3 tornado, 35 hail, 461 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Garden City since 2016.