Natural Disaster Risk in Smyrna

Natural Hazard Profile: Smyrna, New York

Located along the northeastern Atlantic Seaboard in Chenango County, Smyrna is a small community of about 1,207. 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 Smyrna a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Smyrna's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.1/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hurricane risk defines the natural hazard environment here, requiring residents to maintain seasonal preparedness plans and insurance coverage for wind and flood damage. Secondary hazards include landslide and winter.

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

With a moderate risk rating, Smyrna residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for hurricane is recommended.