Schenectady, NY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Schenectady is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Schenectady County, NY. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, ice storm, and hurricane.
Storm events near Schenectady
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Schenectady's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Schenectady 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 Schenectady County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Schenectady along with the rest of the county, not a Schenectady-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 21.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 82.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 66.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 57.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 70.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 46.8 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 48.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 75.7 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 76.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 34 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 73.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 48.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 47.5 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Schenectady County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Schenectady, NY at risk of?
Schenectady 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 Schenectady County, where Schenectady is located, are inland flooding, ice storm, and hurricane.
What is Schenectady's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Schenectady County, where Schenectady is located, scoring 82.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Schenectady a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Schenectady carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Schenectady County.
Has Schenectady had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 95 hail, 193 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Schenectady since 2016.