Troy, NY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Troy 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 Rensselaer County, NY. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, inland flooding, and lightning.
Storm events near Troy
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Troy's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Troy 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 Rensselaer County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Troy along with the rest of the county, not a Troy-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 29.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 89 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 0 | No Rating |
| Earthquake | 63.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 57.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 76.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | 41.5 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 52.7 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 93.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 79.4 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 70.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 72.7 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 80.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 78.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 65.5 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Rensselaer County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Troy, NY at risk of?
Troy 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 Rensselaer County, where Troy is located, are hail, inland flooding, and lightning.
What is Troy's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Rensselaer County, where Troy is located, scoring 93.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Troy a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Troy 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 Rensselaer County.
Has Troy had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 3 tornado, 87 hail, 194 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Troy since 2016.