Saratoga Springs, NY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Saratoga Springs is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Saratoga County, NY. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, ice storm, and lightning.
Storm events near Saratoga Springs
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Saratoga Springs's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Saratoga Springs 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 Saratoga County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Saratoga Springs along with the rest of the county, not a Saratoga Springs-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 37.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 83.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 73.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 59.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 69.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | 31.3 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 54.4 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 47.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 77.7 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 78.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 59.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 78.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 63 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 46.7 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Saratoga County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Saratoga Springs, NY at risk of?
Saratoga Springs 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 Saratoga County, where Saratoga Springs is located, are inland flooding, ice storm, and lightning.
What is Saratoga Springs's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Saratoga County, where Saratoga Springs is located, scoring 83.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Saratoga Springs a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Saratoga Springs carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Saratoga County.
Has Saratoga Springs had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 11 tornado, 84 hail, 181 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Saratoga Springs since 2016.