Natural Disaster Risk in Queens County
New York
7.8out of 10
Risk Summary for Queens County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Coastal Flooding Cold Wave Extreme Heat
All 18 Hazard Scores
Strong Wind 10.0
Extreme Heat 10.0
Winter Weather 10.0
Coastal Flooding 10.0
Cold Wave 10.0
Earthquake 9.8
Hurricane 9.8
Lightning 9.7
Hail 9.5
Ice Storm 9.3
Tornado 9.2
Landslide 5.8
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Avalanche 4.5
Wildfire 2.6
Drought 2.4
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Queens County 7.8
New York avg. 6.1
US national avg. 4.5
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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 Queens County
Corona7.8/10Ridgewood7.8/10Elmhurst7.8/10Woodside7.8/10Flushing7.8/10Forest Hills7.8/10Far Rockaway7.8/10Jamaica7.8/10Jackson Heights7.8/10South Ozone Park7.8/10South Richmond Hill7.8/10Rego Park7.8/10Springfield Gardens7.8/10Whitestone7.8/10Fresh Meadows7.8/10Long Island City7.8/10Astoria7.8/10Woodhaven7.8/10Saint Albans7.8/10Middle Village7.8/10
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.