7
Very High
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
- 14 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 3 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 10.2 events per year
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Extreme Heat - Eastern United States (2025-06-23) — 91,006,790 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
New York is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.
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 Cold - United States
January 16, 2025 — WARNING
158,777,000 people exposed; $26,054,772M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Southern and Eastern United States
June 30, 2024 — WARNING
114,000,000 people exposed; $23,632,231M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Eastern United States
June 22, 2025 — WARNING
91,006,790 people exposed; $21,897,084M 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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Score: 5/10
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Score: 1/10
Hurricane Risk in New York
Score: 7/10
Flood Risk in New York
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in New York
Score: 5/10
Winter Storm Risk in New York
Score: 9/10
Landslide Risk in New York
Score: 1/10
Drought Risk in New York
Score: 0/10
High Wind Risk in New York
Score: 9/10
Tsunami Risk in New York
Score: 0/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Philadelphia, PA
Score: 9/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Baltimore, MD
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Boston, MA
Score: 7/10
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