Gloversville, NY

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 14,894 · Part of Fulton County

Gloversville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Fulton County, NY. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, hurricane, and ice storm.

Storm events near Gloversville

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Gloversville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Gloversville itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 7 events
Hail 26 events
Inland Flooding 72 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Fulton County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Gloversville along with the rest of the county, not a Gloversville-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 27.4 Very Low
Inland Flooding 66.4 Relatively Low
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 58.1 Very Low
Heat Wave 27.5 Very Low
Tornado 40 Relatively Low
Avalanche 14.5 Very Low
Cold Wave 58.6 Relatively Low
Drought 0 No Rating
Hail 30.9 Very Low
Hurricane 64.5 Relatively Low
Ice Storm 61.6 Relatively Moderate
Landslide 45.5 Very Low
Lightning 44.7 Relatively Low
Strong Wind 53 Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 60.2 Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Fulton County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Gloversville, NY at risk of?

Gloversville 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 Fulton County, where Gloversville is located, are inland flooding, hurricane, and ice storm.

What is Gloversville's biggest natural hazard risk?

Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Fulton County, where Gloversville is located, scoring 66.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").

Is Gloversville a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Gloversville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Fulton County.

Has Gloversville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 7 tornado, 26 hail, 72 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Gloversville since 2016.