NYC surpasses Miami and Houston as America’s highest-risk city for hurricanes: Study
A recent study has identified New York City as the highest-risk area for hurricanes in the United States, surpassing Miami and Houston. The report highlights that over 3.27 million homes in the metropolitan area are at risk from hurricane winds, with a reconstruction value of nearly $1.93 trillion. Recent flooding events in the city underscore the urgency for homeowners to consider mitigation strategies against potential hurricane impacts.
- ▪New York City is now considered the largest hurricane exposure zone in the U.S.
- ▪The 2026 Hurricane Risk Report indicates that over 3.27 million homes in the area face moderate or greater wind risk.
- ▪Recent flash floods in the city caused significant disruptions, highlighting the region's vulnerability to severe weather.
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Real Estate NYC surpasses Miami and Houston as America’s highest-risk city for hurricanes: Study By Mary K. Jacob Published May 21, 2026, 6:18 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google New York is America’s biggest hurricane bullseye — and last night’s floods prove it. The images were jarring: commuters clinging to the roofs of their submerged cars on the Jackie Robinson Parkway, subway lines grinding to a halt, and floodwaters swallowing the Grand Central Parkway as 60-mph winds tore through the five boroughs Wednesday night.
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