Natural Disaster Risk in South Byron
New York
Risk Summary for South Byron
South Byron scores 5.5/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Lightning.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: South Byron, New York
South Byron, in Genesee County, is a small unincorporated community situated in the Great Lakes region. Its humid continental climate brings cold winters, warm summers, and significant regional climate variation, and in particular nor'easters and lake-effect snowstorms. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that South Byron residents and property owners must navigate.
South Byron's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.5/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. High lightning activity is the primary natural hazard concern, driven by frequent severe thunderstorm development that produces dense ground strike patterns across the area. Secondary hazards include ice storm and drought.
Within New York, South Byron's risk is, slightly below the 6.1/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Genesee County identifies lightning as the foremost hazard, followed by ice storm and drought. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.
With a moderate risk rating, South Byron 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 lightning is recommended.
What this means for South Byron: Lightning preparedness
- Avoid plumbing and corded electronics during active thunderstorms.
- Install whole-home surge protection to shield electronics from strike-related power surges.
- Follow the "when thunder roars, go indoors" rule and wait 30 minutes after the last thunder.
Local Factors for South Byron
These city-level factors differentiate South Byron from other communities in Genesee County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
128
RuralGeographic Zone
Great Lakes
Lake-effect snow & wind risk
Climate Band
Cool Continental
Latitude 43.0°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 2.9/10
Coordinates
43.0481° N, 78.0613° W
Genesee County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.