Natural Hazard Risks in New York, NY
Population: 8.3M · New York
New York faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from floods (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for New York, NY.
Hazard Risk Overview
Flood Risk
Extreme- •FEMA rates New York's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $187M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Winter Storm Risk
Extreme- •FEMA rates New York's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $1M from this hazard type
- •8 events on record in proximity
High Wind Risk
Extreme- •FEMA rates New York's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $8M from this hazard type
- •27 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Hurricane Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates New York's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $23M from this hazard type
- •3 events on record in proximity
Extreme Heat Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates New York's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $41M from this hazard type
- •19 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
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How this data is built
New York risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near New York, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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