Natural Disaster Risk in Pompey

Natural Hazard Profile: Pompey, New York

Located in the Great Lakes region in Onondaga County, Pompey is a small unincorporated community. The humid continental climate that characterizes this part of New York — marked by cold winters, warm summers, and significant regional climate variation — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Pompey a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Pompey's overall natural disaster risk is rated 7.5/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Wind damage from severe weather systems tops the local risk profile, with open terrain and frequent storm activity amplifying exposure to destructive gusts. Secondary hazards include winter and ice storm.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Pompey's natural disaster risk is well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 6.1/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by wind and winter, as measured by FEMA across Onondaga County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

Pompey's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.