Natural Disasters

California vs New York: Tornado Risk

California and New York share the same tornado risk level (low).

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California
CA · West
Low
Relative tornado exposure based on FEMA National Risk Index (None / Low / Moderate / High / Very High).
New York flag
New York
NY · Northeast
Low
Relative tornado exposure based on FEMA National Risk Index (None / Low / Moderate / High / Very High).
California
Low
New York
Low

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California vs New York Tornado Risk — common questions

QWhat is California's tornado risk?

California's tornado risk is Low.

QWhat is New York's tornado risk?

New York's tornado risk is Low.

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Data source and freshness

Primary source
FEMA — National Risk Index
Data period
Current National Risk Index release
Dataset reviewed
July 23, 2026
Method note
Relative state exposure labels summarized from FEMA hazard-risk data.