Fulton County
New York — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 49th
Fulton County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 48.6, 49th national percentile), driven primarily by riverine flood and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $17M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.14 / yr | $12M |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.03 / yr | $356K |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.64 / yr | $154K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 22.13 / yr | $97K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 4.41 / yr | $1M |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $437K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 1.22 / yr | $641K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.28 / yr | $1K |
| Lightning | Low | 24.47 / yr | $205K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.11 / yr | $918K |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.36 / yr | $133K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 1.44 / yr | $124K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $13K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $19 |
| 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 Fulton County?
Fulton County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 48.6 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 49th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Fulton County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Riverine Flood (Low, $12M EAL), Hurricane (Low, $356K EAL), Ice Storm (Medium, $154K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Fulton County compare to other New York counties?
Fulton County ranks #53 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. Fulton County's $17M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.