Kingston, NY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Kingston 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 Ulster County, NY. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, inland flooding, and strong wind.
Storm events near Kingston
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Kingston's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Kingston 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 Ulster County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Kingston along with the rest of the county, not a Kingston-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 52.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 91.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 53.6 | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | 80.6 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 66.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 87.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | 71.1 | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | 81.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 49.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 82.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 86.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 72.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 94.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 84.8 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 91.6 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 68.8 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Ulster County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Kingston, NY at risk of?
Kingston 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 Ulster County, where Kingston is located, are landslide, inland flooding, and strong wind.
What is Kingston's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Ulster County, where Kingston is located, scoring 94.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Kingston a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Kingston 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 Ulster County.
Has Kingston had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 8 tornado, 48 hail, 109 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Kingston since 2016.