Wyoming County

New York — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

41.3

National percentile: 41th

Wyoming County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 41.3, 41th national percentile), driven primarily by riverine flood and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $15M.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025

Expected Annual Loss $15M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Low Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Very High Capacity to recover
Population 41K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Riverine Flood
Low $12M/yr
Hurricane
Low $311K/yr
Ice Storm
Low $138K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Riverine Flood Low 1.00 / yr $12M
Hurricane Low 0.02 / yr $311K
Ice Storm Low 1.48 / yr $138K
Hail Low 1.06 / yr $377K
Drought Low 1.23 / yr $241K
Lightning Low 30.85 / yr $301K
Landslide Very Low 0.23 / yr $867
Winter Weather Low 32.82 / yr $53K
Strong Wind Low 1.74 / yr $436K
Cold Wave Low 3.74 / yr $514K
Tornado Low 0.08 / yr $569K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $56K
Avalanche Very Low 0.01 / yr $80
Heat Wave Very Low 1.00 / yr $47K
Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $5K
Coastal Flood 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 Wyoming County?

Wyoming County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 41.3 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 41th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Wyoming County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Riverine Flood (Low, $12M EAL), Hurricane (Low, $311K EAL), Ice Storm (Low, $138K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Wyoming County compare to other New York counties?

Wyoming County ranks #57 of 62 New York counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very 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. Wyoming County's $15M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.