Natural Disaster Risk in Suffolk County
New York
7.9out of 10
Risk Summary for Suffolk County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Coastal Flooding Winter Weather Hurricane
All 18 Hazard Scores
Coastal Flooding 10.0
Winter Weather 9.9
Hurricane 9.8
Strong Wind 9.8
Lightning 9.8
Ice Storm 9.7
Earthquake 9.6
Cold Wave 9.6
Extreme Heat 9.5
Landslide 8.6
Tornado 7.8
Wildfire 7.7
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Hail 4.5
Avalanche 4.5
Drought 2.6
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Suffolk County 7.9
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 Suffolk County
Bay Shore7.9/10Huntington Station7.9/10Patchogue7.9/10Lindenhurst7.9/10Huntington7.9/10West Babylon7.9/10Central Islip7.9/10Ronkonkoma7.9/10Smithtown7.9/10Riverhead7.9/10Farmingdale7.9/10East Northport7.9/10Medford7.9/10Amityville7.9/10Centereach7.9/10Commack7.9/10Coram7.9/10Shirley7.9/10Deer Park7.9/10Holbrook7.9/10
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.