Columbia County, New York
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 61,549
68.7NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
61,549
🏠
Building Value
$19.9B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$24.6M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
16
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$22K
Risk Score83.3
🌀
Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$2.0M
Risk Score81.3
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$17.3M
Risk Score79.9
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$561K
Risk Score76.6
❄️
Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$187K
Risk Score69.1
🌪️
Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$2.1M
Risk Score68.7
🧊
Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$441K
Risk Score67.2
🏔️
Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$586K
Risk Score66.5
Show all 16 hazards
🥶
Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$697K
Risk Score45.0
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$249K
Risk Score44.2
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$392K
Risk Score42.4
⛄
Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$42K
Risk Score41.3
🔥
Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$21K
Risk Score38.7
🏔️
Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$200
Risk Score38.2
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Very LowDrought
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score16.9
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No RatingCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Columbia County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
68.7+20.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
38.7-10.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
57.2+8.0 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
79.5+30.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
57.2
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
79.5
Relatively 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.