9
Extreme
Flood Risk in New York, NY
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates New York's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $187M from this hazard type
- 318 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 44 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Average annual frequency: 2.0 events per year
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Coastal Flood - New York City _ Northeast New Jersey, United States (2025-12-19) — 4,170,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
1
New York, NY
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
How New York Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near New York
Floods - New York, United States (TC Sandy)
October 28, 2012 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - New York--Newark, NY--NJ--CT Region, United States
July 21, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - New York--Newark, NY--NJ--CT Region, United States
July 24, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Coastal Flood - New York City _ Northeast New Jersey, United States
December 18, 2025 — ADVISORY
4,170,000 people exposed; $1,522,946M capital exposed
Floods - New York (Brooklyn/Queens), United States
August 15, 2012 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood Preparedness Tips
- 1.Know if your property is in a flood zone — check FEMA maps
- 2.Consider flood insurance even if not in a high-risk zone
- 3.Never drive through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
- 4.Move valuables and important documents to upper floors
- 5.Install sump pumps and check valves in plumbing
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Score: 5/10
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Score: 1/10
Hurricane Risk in New York
Score: 7/10
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Score: 5/10
Winter Storm Risk in New York
Score: 9/10
Landslide Risk in New York
Score: 1/10
Extreme Heat Risk in New York
Score: 7/10
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
Flood Risk in Philadelphia, PA
Score: 9/10
Flood Risk in Baltimore, MD
Score: 7/10
Flood Risk in Boston, MA
Score: 7/10
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