Oneonta, NY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Oneonta is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Otsego County, NY. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, cold wave, and landslide.
Storm events near Oneonta
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Oneonta's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Oneonta 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 Otsego County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Oneonta along with the rest of the county, not a Oneonta-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 25.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 85.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 47.3 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 19 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 46.3 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 36.7 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 85.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 32 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 64.6 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 45 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 77.6 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 49.8 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 54 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 70.5 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Otsego County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Oneonta, NY at risk of?
Oneonta is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Otsego County, where Oneonta is located, are inland flooding, cold wave, and landslide.
What is Oneonta's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Otsego County, where Oneonta is located, scoring 85.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Oneonta a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Oneonta carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Otsego County.
Has Oneonta had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 27 hail, 61 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Oneonta since 2016.