Clinton County
New York — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 69th
Clinton County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 68.8, 69th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and earthquake exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $28M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Ice Storm | High | 0.55 / yr | $560K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $2M |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 2.36 / yr | $22M |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 18.14 / yr | $235K |
| Lightning | Medium | 22.27 / yr | $521K |
| Landslide | Low | 0.58 / yr | $4K |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.01 / yr | $234K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 0.59 / yr | $625K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $486 |
| Heat Wave | Low | 1.18 / yr | $331K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 4.83 / yr | $728K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.04 / yr | $400K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $10K |
| Hail | Very Low | 0.79 / yr | $51K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Drought | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Clinton County?
Clinton County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 68.8 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 69th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Clinton County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (High, $560K EAL), Earthquake (Low, $2M EAL), Riverine Flood (Medium, $22M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Clinton County compare to other New York counties?
Clinton County ranks #33 of 62 New York counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Clinton County's $28M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.