Kearny, NJ
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Kearny is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Hudson County, NJ. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, inland flooding, and strong wind.
Storm events near Kearny
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Kearny's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Kearny 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 Hudson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Kearny along with the rest of the county, not a Kearny-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 4.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 98.6 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 95 | Very High |
| Earthquake | 95.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 98.8 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 90.7 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 93.9 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 25.7 | Very Low |
| Hail | 75.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 91.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 74.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 25.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 76.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 97.5 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 95.2 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Hudson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Kearny, NJ at risk of?
Kearny is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Hudson County, where Kearny is located, are heat wave, inland flooding, and strong wind.
What is Kearny's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Hudson County, where Kearny is located, scoring 98.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Kearny a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Kearny carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Hudson County.
Has Kearny had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 8 tornado, 116 hail, 832 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Kearny since 2016.