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winter-storm Winter Storm 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 $1M from this hazard type
  • 3 events on record in proximity
  • 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Average annual frequency: 9.3 events per year

Peak season: December-March

Last significant event: Winter Storm - Hudson Valley, New York, United States (2026-02-22) — 488,000 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms

1
New York, NY
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
3
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
4
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
FEMA: 9Historical: 0
6
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
7
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
8
FEMA: 9Historical: 8
9
FEMA: 9Historical: 0
10
FEMA: 9Historical: 1

How New York Compares

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Notable Winter Storm Events Near New York

Winter Storm - Hudson Valley, New York, United States

February 21, 2026 WARNING

488,000 people exposed; $123,749M capital exposed

Winter Storm - Southern Connecticut, Northeast New Jersey and Southeastern New York, United States

February 21, 2026 WATCH

16,500,000 people exposed; $6,390,643M capital exposed

Winter Storm - Northeastern United States

January 22, 2015 WARNING

Impact data not available

Winter Storm Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Stock emergency supplies including extra blankets, food, water, and medications
  • 2.Insulate pipes and know how to shut off water in case of pipe bursts
  • 3.Keep your vehicle's gas tank at least half full during winter months
  • 4.Have alternative heating sources and carbon monoxide detectors
  • 5.Stay off roads during ice storms and heavy snow events

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