Niagara Falls, NY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Niagara Falls 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 Niagara County, NY. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, ice storm, and lightning.
Storm events near Niagara Falls
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Niagara Falls's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Niagara Falls 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 Niagara County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Niagara Falls along with the rest of the county, not a Niagara Falls-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 33.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 91 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 31.2 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 65.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 58.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 52.4 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 6.3 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 69.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 17.7 | Very Low |
| Hail | 42.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 57.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 87.4 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 11.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 76.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 73.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 56.1 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Niagara County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Niagara Falls, NY at risk of?
Niagara Falls 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 Niagara County, where Niagara Falls is located, are inland flooding, ice storm, and lightning.
What is Niagara Falls's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Niagara County, where Niagara Falls is located, scoring 91 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Niagara Falls a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Niagara Falls 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 Niagara County.
Has Niagara Falls had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 4 tornado, 29 hail, 57 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Niagara Falls since 2016.