Geneva, NY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Geneva is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Ontario County, NY. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, ice storm, and strong wind.
Storm events near Geneva
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Geneva's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Geneva 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 Ontario County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Geneva along with the rest of the county, not a Geneva-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 38.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 78.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 53.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 47 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 44 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 43.9 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 12.5 | Very Low |
| Drought | 75.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 57.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 58.9 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 77.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 54.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 55.8 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 76.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 18.8 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Ontario County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Geneva, NY at risk of?
Geneva 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 Ontario County, where Geneva is located, are inland flooding, ice storm, and strong wind.
What is Geneva's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Ontario County, where Geneva is located, scoring 78.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Geneva a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Geneva carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Ontario County.
Has Geneva had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 3 tornado, 25 hail, 72 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Geneva since 2016.