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extreme-heat Extreme Heat Risk in New York, NY

Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10

FEMA: 7Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates New York's county as Relatively High risk
  • Estimated annual loss of $41M from this hazard type
  • 3 events on record in proximity
  • 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Average annual frequency: 10.2 events per year

Peak season: June-September

Last significant event: Extreme Heat - Northeastern United States (2025-07-25) — 54,500,000 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats

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FEMA: 9Historical: 8
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FEMA: 9Historical: 0
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 0
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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New York, NY
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 10

How New York Compares

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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near New York

Extreme Heat - Northeastern United States

September 3, 2018 WARNING

Impact data not available

Extreme Heat - East Coast, United States

June 17, 2018 WARNING

Impact data not available

Extreme Heat - Northeastern United States

July 24, 2025 WARNING

54,500,000 people exposed; $15,778,747M capital exposed

Extreme Heat Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Stay hydrated — drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty
  • 2.Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
  • 3.Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
  • 4.Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning
  • 5.Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle

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