STATE RISK ROLL-UP
New York
Across 62 counties, FEMA rates 8 elevated or higher for overall natural-hazard risk. Here's what drives it — and where it concentrates.
How the counties rate
Niedrig39
Moderat15
Erhöht8
Hoch0
Dominant hazards
The hazards most often rated elevated or higher across New York's counties:
- Blitzschlag — 20 counties
- Winterwetter — 18 counties
- Eissturm — 17 counties
- Starker Wind — 15 counties
Highest-risk counties
| County | FEMA composite | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Kings County | Relativ hoch | 99 |
| New York County | Relativ hoch | 99 |
| Queens County | Relativ hoch | 99 |
| Bronx County | Relativ hoch | 98 |
| Erie County | Relativ hoch | 98 |
| Nassau County | Relativ hoch | 97 |
State figures are a roll-up of FEMA National Risk Index county data (counts and rankings), not an official FEMA state rating. Risk is an estimate from a public model, not a guarantee — verify your specific insurance needs with a licensed professional. See the methodology.
FEMA National Risk Index · as of 2026-07-10