Natural Disaster Risk in Walworth

Natural Hazard Profile: Walworth, New York

Walworth, in Wayne County, is a town of roughly 5,547 residents 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 Walworth residents and property owners must navigate.

Walworth's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.8/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The risk of coastal inundation tops the local hazard profile, with the area exposed to storm surge, tidal flooding, and wave action during major coastal storm events. Secondary hazards include hail and ice storm.

Within New York, Walworth's risk is, near the 6.1/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Wayne County identifies coastal flood as the foremost hazard, followed by hail and ice storm. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, Walworth 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 coastal flood is recommended.