Herkimer County, New York
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 60,103
60.0NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
60,103
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Building Value
$15.0B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$21.4M
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Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$18.3M
Risk Score78.5
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Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$12K
Risk Score77.6
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$154K
Risk Score73.1
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Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$181K
Risk Score66.2
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$269K
Risk Score62.5
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$250K
Risk Score51.6
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$300K
Risk Score51.4
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$635K
Risk Score38.7
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$808K
Risk Score38.6
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$162K
Risk Score33.1
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$91
Risk Score28.4
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$254K
Risk Score26.4
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$11K
Risk Score25.7
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$70K
Risk Score19.7
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No RatingDrought
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Herkimer County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
60.0+11.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
25.7-23.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
39.2-10.0 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
84.0+35.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
39.2
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
84.0
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.