New York, NY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
New York is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Kings County, NY. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, heat wave, and strong wind.
Storm events near New York
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of New York's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to New York 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 Kings County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering New York along with the rest of the county, not a New York-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 38.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 99.4 | Very High |
| Coastal Flooding | 87.2 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 98.6 | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | 99.7 | Very High |
| Tornado | 94.2 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 99.1 | Very High |
| Drought | 13.9 | Very Low |
| Hail | 95.8 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 97.4 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 93.4 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 43.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 98 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 99.7 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 99.9 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Kings County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is New York, NY at risk of?
New York 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 Kings County, where New York is located, are winter weather, heat wave, and strong wind.
What is New York's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Kings County, where New York is located, scoring 99.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is New York a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — New York carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Kings County.
Has New York had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 77 hail, 742 inland flooding events within 25 miles of New York since 2016.