Natural Disaster Risk in St. Lawrence County
New York
6.0out of 10
Risk Summary for St. Lawrence County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Cold Wave Ice Storm Winter Weather
All 18 Hazard Scores
Cold Wave 9.0
Winter Weather 8.9
Ice Storm 8.9
Earthquake 8.8
Avalanche 8.4
Lightning 8.0
Landslide 8.0
Hurricane 7.3
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Extreme Heat 4.6
Strong Wind 4.3
Wildfire 4.1
Tornado 3.4
Drought 1.7
Hail 1.6
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
St. Lawrence County 6.0
New York avg. 6.1
US national avg. 4.5
Live Conditions
Checking live alerts…
🏠 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 St. Lawrence County
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.