Kings County
New York — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
HighComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 99th
Kings County faces high composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 99.3, 99th national percentile), driven primarily by winter weather and heat wave exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $375M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Winter Weather | Very High | 8.71 / yr | $2M |
| Heat Wave | Very High | 10.07 / yr | $63M |
| Strong Wind | Very High | 5.39 / yr | $10M |
| Riverine Flood | Very High | 1.96 / yr | $181M |
| Cold Wave | Very High | 0.48 / yr | $22M |
| Earthquake | High | 0.00 / yr | $52M |
| Lightning | Very High | 32.72 / yr | $2M |
| Hurricane | High | 0.16 / yr | $31M |
| Hail | High | 1.89 / yr | $2M |
| Tornado | High | 0.03 / yr | $6M |
| Ice Storm | High | 0.74 / yr | $775K |
| Coastal Flood | High | 3.76 / yr | $3M |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $478 |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $14K |
| Drought | Very Low | 1.62 / yr | $136 |
| Avalanche | 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 Kings County?
Kings County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 99.3 out of 100, placing it in the High category and the 99th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Kings County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Winter Weather (Very High, $2M EAL), Heat Wave (Very High, $63M EAL), Strong Wind (Very High, $10M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Kings County compare to other New York counties?
Kings County ranks #1 of 62 New York counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a high 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. Kings County's $375M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.