Rome, NY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Rome 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 Oneida County, NY. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, strong wind, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Rome
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Rome's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Rome 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 Oneida County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Rome along with the rest of the county, not a Rome-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 38.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 91.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 80.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 64.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 71.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 87.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 42.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 70.1 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 91 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 59.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 89.1 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 93.6 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 96.9 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Oneida County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Rome, NY at risk of?
Rome 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 Oneida County, where Rome is located, are winter weather, strong wind, and inland flooding.
What is Rome's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Oneida County, where Rome is located, scoring 96.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Rome a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Rome 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 Oneida County.
Has Rome had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 17 tornado, 37 hail, 99 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Rome since 2016.