New York Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (NY) | HomeRiskMap

New York is located in the Northeast region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in New York are flooding, winter storms, hurricanes. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in New York is coordinated by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in New York

Flooding flooding represents a high risk for homeowners in New York. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead of… High Winter Storms winter storms represents a high risk for homeowners in New York. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead… High Hurricanes New York has a moderate risk of hurricanes. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Severe Storms New York has a moderate risk of severe storms. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Tornadoes tornadoes poses a low risk in New York. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness protects… Low Earthquakes earthquakes poses a low risk in New York. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Extreme Heat extreme heat poses a low risk in New York. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Drought drought poses a low risk in New York. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness protects… Low Landslides landslides poses a low risk in New York. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Wildfires New York faces a very low risk from wildfires compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low