Johnson City, NY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Johnson City is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Broome County, NY. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, winter weather, and lightning.
Storm events near Johnson City
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Johnson City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Johnson 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 Broome County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Johnson City along with the rest of the county, not a Johnson City-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 36.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 93.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 68.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 70.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 83.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | 20.6 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 71.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 49.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 77.8 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 74.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 75.6 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 84.3 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 55.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 90.7 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Broome County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Johnson City, NY at risk of?
Johnson City is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Broome County, where Johnson City is located, are inland flooding, winter weather, and lightning.
What is Johnson City's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Broome County, where Johnson City is located, scoring 93.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Johnson City a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Johnson City carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Broome County.
Has Johnson City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 72 hail, 170 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Johnson City since 2016.