5
High
Tornado Risk in New York, NY
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
FEMA: 5Historical: 9
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- Estimated annual loss of $4M from this hazard type
- 59 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
Peak season: April-June
Last significant event: Tornado - New York City, NY WFO Region, US (2022-09-13)
Highest Risk Cities for Tornados
New York is not in the top 10 for tornado risk among tracked cities.
How New York Compares
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Notable Tornado Events Near New York
Tornado - New York City, NY WFO Region, US
May 28, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - New York City, NY WFO Region, US
September 12, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - New York City, NY WFO Region, US
July 16, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - New York City, NY WFO Region, US
September 1, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - New York City, NY WFO Region, US
July 28, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado Preparedness Tips
- 1.Identify a safe room or storm shelter in your home or building
- 2.Practice tornado drills — get low, cover your head, stay away from windows
- 3.Have a NOAA Weather Radio for tornado watch and warning alerts
- 4.Secure outdoor objects that could become projectiles in high winds
- 5.Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning
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Score: 5/10
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Score: 1/10
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Score: 7/10
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Score: 9/10
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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
Tornado Risk in Philadelphia, PA
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Baltimore, MD
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Boston, MA
Score: 5/10
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