Natural Disaster Risk in Rockland County
New York
7.3out of 10
Risk Summary for Rockland County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Strong Wind Coastal Flooding Winter Weather
All 18 Hazard Scores
Strong Wind 9.7
Winter Weather 9.5
Coastal Flooding 9.5
Lightning 9.3
Extreme Heat 9.2
Earthquake 9.0
Hurricane 9.0
Avalanche 8.8
Cold Wave 8.8
Ice Storm 8.2
Tornado 8.0
Landslide 6.6
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Drought 3.1
Hail 2.6
Wildfire 2.5
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Rockland County 7.3
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 Rockland County
Spring Valley7.3/10Monsey7.3/10New City7.3/10Suffern7.3/10Nanuet7.3/10Nyack7.3/10Pearl River7.3/10Stony Point7.3/10Haverstraw7.3/10Pomona7.3/10Valley Cottage7.3/10Garnerville7.3/10Congers7.3/10West Nyack7.3/10Tappan7.3/10Blauvelt7.3/10West Haverstraw7.3/10Orangeburg7.3/10Sloatsburg7.3/10Thiells7.3/10
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.