Ulster County, New York
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 181,692
87.7NRI
Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
181,692
🏠
Building Value
$50.1B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$67.2M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
16
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$101K
Risk Score94.1
🌊
Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$45.5M
Risk Score91.9
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Relatively HighStrong Wind
Annual Loss$2.2M
Risk Score91.6
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$5.9M
Risk Score87.6
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Relatively ModerateHurricane
Annual Loss$4.6M
Risk Score86.9
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Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$887K
Risk Score84.8
🧊
Relatively ModerateHail
Annual Loss$994K
Risk Score82.8
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Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$3.9M
Risk Score81.5
Show all 16 hazards
🏔️
Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$1.7M
Risk Score80.6
❄️
Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$246K
Risk Score72.8
🏔️
Relatively LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$5K
Risk Score71.1
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$119K
Risk Score68.8
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$750K
Risk Score66.3
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Relatively LowCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$221K
Risk Score53.6
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$53K
Risk Score52.9
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$137K
Risk Score49.7
Ulster County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
87.7+39.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
52.9+4.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
45.2-4.0 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
80.7+32.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
45.2
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
80.7
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.