Newburgh, NY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Newburgh 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 Orange County, NY. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, winter weather, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Newburgh
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Newburgh's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Newburgh 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 Orange County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Newburgh along with the rest of the county, not a Newburgh-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 51.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 93.4 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 47.6 | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | 87.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 87.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 81.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | 50.1 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 89.7 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 73.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 35.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 90.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 76.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 92.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 87.9 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 95.5 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 93.7 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Orange County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Newburgh, NY at risk of?
Newburgh 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 Orange County, where Newburgh is located, are strong wind, winter weather, and inland flooding.
What is Newburgh's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Orange County, where Newburgh is located, scoring 95.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Newburgh a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Newburgh 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 Orange County.
Has Newburgh had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 8 tornado, 42 hail, 139 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Newburgh since 2016.