What is the flood risk in 11201 Brooklyn?

The flood hazard score for 11201 is 4.0/10 (MODERATE). This score is derived from FEMA flood zones, elevation data, and NFIP claim density.

Is 11201 in a hurricane zone?

Brooklyn (11201) is not typically in a direct hurricane path, though tropical storm remnants can affect the area.

What natural disasters affect Brooklyn, New York?

The primary natural hazards for Brooklyn (11201) are flood, severe weather. CivilSense provides climate-adjusted hazard scores for each peril using data from USGS, NOAA, and FEMA.

Brooklyn, New York 11201

Kings County · New York

40.6932° N, 73.9895° W

Climate-Adjusted Hazard Scores

≋Flood

4.0/10MODERATE

FEMA flood zone (estimated)1.5 / 4.0

Elevation above base flood level1.0 / 3.0

Regional NFIP historical loss density1.5 / 3.0

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

⊕Earthquake

2.3/10LOW

Seismic source zone activity (Gutenberg-Richter)0.5 / 3.5

Proximity to mapped Quaternary faults0.3 / 3.0

Historical damage potential (Hazus W1 thresholds)1.5 / 3.5

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

◎Hurricane

1.7/10LOW

CAT3+ historical track frequency (no data)0.0 / 3.5

Distance to coastline1.2 / 3.0

Storm surge exposure (elevation + coastal proximity)0.5 / 3.5

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

Natural Hazards in Brooklyn

Based on historical data and geographic analysis, the primary natural hazards affecting Brooklyn, New York (11201) are flood and severe weather. These scores are derived from peer-reviewed federal and academic sources.

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Data Sources

USGS Earthquake Hazards.gov