Yates County
New York — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 47th
Yates County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 46.6, 47th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and riverine flood exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $10M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | Medium | 2.57 / yr | $456K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.71 / yr | $8M |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.02 / yr | $208K |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.32 / yr | $100K |
| Hail | Low | 1.94 / yr | $219K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.13 / yr | $879 |
| Strong Wind | Low | 1.65 / yr | $282K |
| Lightning | Low | 29.66 / yr | $108K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.06 / yr | $340K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 3.05 / yr | $84K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $38K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $25 |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 3.16 / yr | $115K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 13.26 / yr | $8K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $3K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Yates County?
Yates County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 46.6 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 47th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Yates County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $456K EAL), Riverine Flood (Low, $8M EAL), Hurricane (Low, $208K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Yates County compare to other New York counties?
Yates County ranks #54 of 62 New York counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Yates County's $10M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.