Natural Disaster Risk in Clinton County
New York
5.9out of 10
Risk Summary for Clinton County
Average natural disaster risk for the United States. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers common hazards here.
Top Hazards
Avalanche Ice Storm Earthquake
All 18 Hazard Scores
Avalanche 9.0
Ice Storm 8.7
Earthquake 8.6
Winter Weather 8.4
Lightning 7.5
Hurricane 7.4
Landslide 6.9
Strong Wind 6.0
Extreme Heat 5.4
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Cold Wave 5.0
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Tornado 3.5
Wildfire 3.4
Hail 2.6
Drought 1.7
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Clinton County 5.9
New York avg. 6.1
US national avg. 4.5
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Cities in Clinton County
Plattsburgh5.9/10Peru5.9/10Morrisonville5.9/10West Chazy5.9/10Champlain5.9/10Dannemora5.9/10Rouses Point5.9/10Cadyville5.9/10Chazy5.9/10Saranac5.9/10Altona5.9/10Mooers5.9/10Au Sable Forks5.9/10Mooers Forks5.9/10Ellenburg Depot5.9/10Ellenburg Center5.9/10Schuyler Falls5.9/10Churubusco5.9/10Lyon Mountain5.9/10Redford5.9/10
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.