9
Extreme
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
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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Earthquake Risk in New York
Score: 5/10
Wildfire Risk in New York
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
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
Winter Storm Risk in Philadelphia, PA
Score: 9/10
Winter Storm Risk in Baltimore, MD
Score: 9/10
Winter Storm Risk in Boston, MA
Score: 7/10
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