Wyoming County, NY
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Wyoming County has experienced 24 federally declared disasters since 1972, most recently Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm in 2023. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Wyoming County's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, hurricane, and ice storm, with its top risk rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA's National Risk Index. NOAA records 20 storm events in the county over the past decade. Community vulnerability is relatively low (24th percentile nationally), indicating stronger recovery capacity than most US counties.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Wyoming County has been designated in 24 declarations since 1972, covering 9 disaster types including snowstorm (8), severe storm (4), flood (3).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2015 | Snowstorm | Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
| 2013 | Hurricane | Hurricane Sandy |
| 2011 | Flood | Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds |
| 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| 2004 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 2003 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| 2003 | Other | Power Outage |
Showing the 10 most recent of 24 total declarations since 1972.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Very Low | 13.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 63.7 | 7 | 0 | $80K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 25.9 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 15.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | 29.2 | 1 | 0 | $750K |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low | 62.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Low | 55.2 | 12 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | 37.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low | 39.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low | 57.2 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low | 31 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Low | 52.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively Low | 55 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 41.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 25.6 | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Wyoming County ranks in the 24th percentile (Very low) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24th | Very low |
| Socioeconomic status | 26th | Low |
| Household characteristics | 6th | Very low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 33rd | Low |
| Housing type & transportation | 57th | Moderate |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 4th | Very Low |
| Risk to homes | 4th | Very Low |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 68.6% | — |
NOAA tracked 20 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 8 in 2016–20 vs 12 in 2021–25 .
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Wyoming County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Wyoming County, New York are inland flooding, hurricane, and ice storm. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Wyoming County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Wyoming County has received 24 federal disaster declarations since 1972, including declarations in 2023. The most common disaster type on record is snowstorm (8 declarations).
Has Wyoming County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
No federal disaster declarations have been recorded for Wyoming County since the start of 2024. Its most recent declaration on record is Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm in 2023.
How does Wyoming County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Erie County, NY has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively High) and Orleans County, NY has the lowest (Very Low). Wyoming County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Wyoming County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Wyoming County's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Wyoming County's composite score of 41 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 41% of US counties.