Glens Falls, NY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Glens Falls is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Warren County, NY. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, cold wave, and landslide.
Storm events near Glens Falls
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Glens Falls's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Glens Falls 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 Warren County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Glens Falls along with the rest of the county, not a Glens Falls-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 24.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 71.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 65.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 35.5 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 39 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 64 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 83.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 30 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 67.2 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 54.3 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 77.9 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 92.8 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 45.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 52 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Warren County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Glens Falls, NY at risk of?
Glens Falls 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 Warren County, where Glens Falls is located, are lightning, cold wave, and landslide.
What is Glens Falls's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Warren County, where Glens Falls is located, scoring 92.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Glens Falls a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Glens Falls carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Warren County.
Has Glens Falls had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 7 tornado, 44 hail, 146 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Glens Falls since 2016.