Natural Disasters in Syracuse, NY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
91.3
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
90.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
38.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
89.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 98.3 |
| Winter Weather | 97.6 |
| Ice Storm | 96.9 |
| Lightning | 91.9 |
| Tornado | 87.3 |
| Heat Wave | 82.4 |
| Earthquake | 81.4 |
| Hail | 78.4 |
| Hurricane | 77.2 |
| Cold Wave | 74.6 |
| Landslide | 62.4 |
| Wildfire | 46.3 |
| Avalanche | 40.4 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
19
Most Recent
Hurricane
Oct 2021
Most Common Type
Flood
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2021 | Hurricane | REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM FRED |
| Mar 20, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 28, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Jun 10, 2011 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, TORNADOES, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Sep 30, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Oct 1, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 23, 2003 | Other | POWER OUTAGE |
| May 12, 2003 | Severe Ice Storm | ICE STORM |
| Sep 11, 2001 | Fire | FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS |
| Oct 11, 2000 | Other | WEST NILE VIRUS |
| Jul 21, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 11, 1998 | Severe Storm | NY - SEVERE WX, SEPT 7, 1998 |
| Jan 24, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 17, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE BLIZZARD |
| Oct 2, 1975 | Flood | STORMS, RAINS, LANDSLIDES & FLOODING |
| Jul 23, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
964
Total Claims Paid
$8,525,474
Avg Claim Payout
$8,844
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$66,689,969
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
421
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4480 | Biological | 110 | $56,285,704 |
| DR-4625 | Tropical Storm | 38 | $5,383,932 |
| DR-1993 | Flood | 169 | $2,394,608 |
| DR-1564 | Severe Storm(s) | 55 | $1,661,809 |
| DR-1335 | Severe Storm(s) | 45 | $894,767 |
| DR-1391 | Fire | 2 | $39,860 |
| DR-1650 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $29,288 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$671,339
Properties Protected
13
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.57
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 2 | $55,963 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $225,000 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $1,049 |
| 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.) | 1 | $32,625 |
| 904.2: Advance Assistance (FMA and PDMC) | 1 | $199,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Syracuse has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, winter weather, ice storm. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 964 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $66,689,969 in public assistance recovery funding. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.