FEMA Records
3
Total declarations
New York · FEMA + NOAA + National Risk Index
Steuben County, NY
3 FEMA disaster declarations (2020–2024), with a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Most common hazard: Tropical Storm.
- 3
- FEMA declarations
- 3
- Major disasters
- 77
- NRI risk · Relatively Low
- Tropical Storm
- Top hazard
FEMA's National Risk Index places Steuben County in the top 23% of U.S. counties for overall natural-hazard risk, and its FEMA disaster-declaration count is higher than 42% of all 2,729 counties tracked.
How does Steuben County compare?
- Steuben County
- 3
- New York county avg
- 3
- National county avg
- 3.7
How disaster-prone is Steuben County?
Steuben County, New York has recorded 3 FEMA disaster declarations between 2020 and 2024, of which 3 were classified as Major Disaster declarations (DR) requiring federal individual and public assistance. That puts the county's average at 0.8 declarations per year across a 4-year record, or roughly 2% above the New York county average of 3.0 and 20% below the national county average of 3.7.
The dominant disaster type on record is Tropical Storm, with 1 of 3 declarations falling under this category. This county sits among the highest-risk counties nationally on FEMA's National Risk Index, a composite score of 76.9/100 (Relatively Low). Expected Annual Loss is rated Relatively Low (roughly $32.9M in annualized losses). Social vulnerability reads Relatively Moderate and community resilience Relatively High, both critical modifiers of realized harm here. Even the county's top-rated hazard, Landslide, only reaches Relatively Low on FEMA's scale, none of the 18 modeled hazards stand out here.
Taken together, Steuben County reads as low relative risk on this historical lens, fewer federally recognized disasters than a typical U.S. county.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level
Low
vs. New York Avg
+2%
State avg: 3.0
vs. National Avg
-20%
National avg: 3.7
Avg Per Year
0.8
Over 4 years
FEMA NRI 8-hazard radar - Steuben County
How to read this radar
The radar plots Steuben County's relative exposure to the eight headline natural hazards used by the FEMA National Risk Index. Each axis is the qualitative NRI risk rating (Very Low through Very High) re-expressed on a 0-100 scale so that the polygon shape lets you compare a county against another at a glance. A rounder polygon means broad multi-hazard exposure; a spiky polygon means one or two dominant hazards drive most of the modeled risk.
NRI Source
FEMA 2023
Latest NRI release
County FIPS
36101
NY state code
Source: FEMA National Risk Index FEMA National Risk Index Per-county per-hazard ratings, 2023 release
Disaster Types
Tropical Storm 1
Hurricane 1
Biological 1
Declaration Types
What DR / EM / FM mean
FEMA categorizes declarations as Major Disasters (DR), Emergencies (EM), or Fire Management Assistance (FM).
Major Disaster - 3 100.0%
of all 3 declarations
FEMA Declarations Timeline
| Year | Declarations | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 1 | |
Disaster Declarations
| DR# | Title | Type | Incident | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4825 | REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM DEBBY | DR | Tropical Storm | 2024-09-24 |
| 4625 | REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM FRED | DR | Hurricane | 2021-10-08 |
| 4480 | COVID-19 PANDEMIC | DR | Biological | 2020-03-20 |
Storm Events in New York
| Storm Type | Events | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 8,930 | 6 | 50 | $51.9M |
| Winter Weather | 2,595 | 10 | 25 | $728.0K |
| Flash Flood | 1,959 | 24 | 3 | $676.3M |
| Strong Wind | 1,657 | 4 | 13 | $9.2M |
| Winter Storm | 1,349 | 13 | 2 | $4.9M |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database NOAA Storm Events Database State-level aggregated data, 2015–2025
FEMA National Risk Index
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Score: 76.9/100
Expected Annual Loss
Relatively Low
$32.9M/year
Social Vulnerability
Relatively Moderate
Community Resilience
Relatively High
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Landslide Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Tornado Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) Ratings reflect relative scores among all US counties. Data: hazards.fema.gov/nri
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many natural disasters has Steuben County, New York had?
Steuben County, New York has received 3 FEMA disaster declarations from 2020 to 2024. Of these, 3 were major disaster declarations.
What is the most common disaster type in Steuben County?
The most common disaster type in Steuben County is Tropical Storm, with 1 declaration. Other disaster types include Hurricane (1), Biological (1).
How does Steuben County's disaster risk compare to the New York average?
Steuben County has 3 disaster declarations, which is 2% higher than the New York county average of 3.0 declarations. Compared to the national county average of 3.7, it is 20% lower.
How many major FEMA disaster declarations has Steuben County received?
Steuben County has received 3 major disaster declarations, representing 100% of all 3 disaster declarations. Major disaster declarations typically involve significant damage requiring federal assistance.
What types of storms are most common in New York?
The most common storm types in New York include Thunderstorm Wind (8,930 events), Winter Weather (2,595 events), Flash Flood (1,959 events). NOAA storm event data covers severe weather from 2015 to 2025.
What was the worst year for disasters in Steuben County?
The most active year for disaster declarations in Steuben County was 2020, with 1 declaration. The county has FEMA disaster data spanning 2020 to 2024.
What is the overall disaster risk level for Steuben County?
Steuben County's 3 FEMA disaster declarations put it in the low-risk band, fewer federally recognized disasters than a typical U.S. county over the same span.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for Steuben County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, Steuben County, New York has an overall risk score of 76.9 out of 100 (Relatively Low). The county's social vulnerability rating is Relatively Moderate and community resilience is Relatively High. The Expected Annual Loss (EAL) score is Relatively Low, representing $32.9M in annualized losses.
Which natural hazard poses the greatest risk to Steuben County?
Based on FEMA NRI data, the highest-risk natural hazard in Steuben County is Landslide (risk rating: Relatively Low). Other significant hazards include Lightning (Relatively Moderate) and Hurricane (Relatively Low). These scores are based on FEMA's analysis of historical event frequency, exposed assets, and community vulnerability.
Data Sources & Methodology
Disaster declaration data comes from the FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 API, which includes all federally declared disasters, emergencies, and fire management assistance grants.
Storm event data is sourced from the NOAA Storm Events Database (2015–2025), which tracks significant weather events including thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, and winter storms.
This data is provided for informational purposes only. FEMA disaster declarations represent federal response actions and may not capture all local emergencies or weather events.
What this means for Steuben County
Steuben County, NY has 3 FEMA disaster declarations on record, a low historical disaster load, 2% above the New York county average.
- Its most common federal declaration type is major disaster (3 of 3) - know the hazards most likely here before they happen. New York overview
- See how this county ranks against the rest of the country for disaster frequency. Most-disaster rankings
- Read how to read FEMA declarations, NRI risk scores, and what they do and don't tell you. Disaster-data guide
Historical declaration counts describe past federal response, not a forecast. For current threats, follow the National Weather Service and local officials; in an emergency call 911.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
All federal data sources used on this page
- FEMA OpenFEMA, Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 - all federally-declared disasters for this county. fema.gov/openfema/disaster-declarations
- FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) - per-county per-hazard risk ratings and expected annual loss. hazards.fema.gov/nri
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database - state-level storm/severe-weather event records, 2015–2025. ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents
Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainHazard Editorial
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