Natural Disaster Risk in Dutchess County
New York
7.7out of 10
Risk Summary for Dutchess County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Hurricane Coastal Flooding Landslide
All 18 Hazard Scores
Hurricane 9.4
Landslide 9.3
Coastal Flooding 9.3
Strong Wind 9.1
Lightning 9.0
Avalanche 9.0
Earthquake 8.6
Extreme Heat 8.1
Ice Storm 8.0
Winter Weather 7.9
Cold Wave 7.9
Hail 6.9
Tornado 6.8
Wildfire 6.3
Tsunami 5.4
Drought 5.1
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Dutchess County 7.7
New York avg. 6.1
US national avg. 4.5
Live Conditions
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Cities in Dutchess County
Poughkeepsie7.7/10Wappingers Falls7.7/10Hopewell Junction7.7/10Beacon7.7/10Fishkill7.7/10Hyde Park7.7/10Red Hook7.7/10Pleasant Valley7.7/10Rhinebeck7.7/10Lagrangeville7.7/10Pawling7.7/10Poughquag7.7/10Stormville7.7/10Dover Plains7.7/10Staatsburg7.7/10Millbrook7.7/10Wingdale7.7/10Clinton Corners7.7/10Millerton7.7/10Pine Plains7.7/10
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.