Gloversville, NY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
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.
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.