Albany County, New York
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 314,684
85.9NRI
Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
314,684
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Building Value
$70.3B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$64.3M
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Hazards Tracked
16
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$68K
Risk Score90.8
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$43.4M
Risk Score90.3
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Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$1.2M
Risk Score88.9
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$6.9M
Risk Score88.0
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Relatively HighIce Storm
Annual Loss$700K
Risk Score86.0
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Relatively ModerateHurricane
Annual Loss$3.8M
Risk Score84.4
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$2.6M
Risk Score83.7
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$1.6M
Risk Score82.9
Show all 16 hazards
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$1.2M
Risk Score73.2
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Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$2.2M
Risk Score68.2
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$550K
Risk Score67.6
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$103K
Risk Score61.1
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$191
Risk Score36.5
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$22K
Risk Score36.2
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No RatingCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
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No RatingDrought
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Albany County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
85.9+37.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
36.2-12.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
29.1-20.1 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
91.4+42.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
29.1
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
91.4
Very HighHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.