Suffern, NY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Suffern 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 Rockland County, NY. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, winter weather, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Suffern
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Suffern's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Suffern 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 Rockland County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Suffern along with the rest of the county, not a Suffern-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 14.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 91.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 64.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 88.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 90.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 77.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | 35.8 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 86.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 21.7 | Very Low |
| Hail | 15 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 85.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 78 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 61.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 91.7 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 97 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 94.8 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Rockland County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Suffern, NY at risk of?
Suffern 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 Rockland County, where Suffern is located, are strong wind, winter weather, and inland flooding.
What is Suffern's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Rockland County, where Suffern is located, scoring 97 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Suffern a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Suffern 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 Rockland County.
Has Suffern had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 3 tornado, 92 hail, 562 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Suffern since 2016.