Fulton Hurricane Risk (13069)
13069 in Fulton, NY: flood and earthquake risk, est. insurance $3,010–$5,770/yr, and buyer guidance before you close.
Fulton, New York 13069
Data retrieved: Oct 29, 2026 at 14:55 UTC
Overall Risk
Above the national median (top 35% most at-risk)
County-level composite
Est. Annual Insurance
$3,010 – $5,770
Directional range
Premium Strain
5.4% of median income
severe
Flood Insurance
Likely required
FEMA NFHL flagged SFHA
Flood-first due diligence
Is 13069 in a flood zone — and what will insurance cost?
- FEMA maps flag SFHA exposure in parts of 13069; lenders often require a separate flood policy.
- Budget homeowners around $3,010–$5,770/yr, then add a flood quote if the parcel is in an SFHA.
- Compare 13069 with nearby ZIPs in Fulton before you lock price or inspection timelines.
Quick buyer brief
What makes 13069 different
A short, indexable summary for buyers comparing 13069 with nearby options in Fulton.
13069 ranks above the national median (top 35% most at-risk) for overall climate risk, with the biggest current drivers being flood or earthquake.
Buyers in this ZIP should budget roughly $3,010 - $5,770/yr for homeowners insurance before carrier-specific adjustments. FEMA data suggests some addresses may require flood insurance.
If you are choosing between nearby ZIP codes, compare this page with the state overview and the nearby-ZIP links below before you write an offer.
Insurance Market Context
These scores are county-level composites derived from FEMA National Risk Index. Individual parcels may differ significantly. This is not a property appraisal.
Market Pressure
MODERATE
New York's admitted-carrier market is showing mild contraction. A broker with state-specific experience helps.
Admitted Market Share
78%
Carriers exiting at 3.0% YoY in New York.
Residual Market
$2,000–$4,000
annual · last-resort
FAIR Plan / Citizens exposure up 17% since 2020.
Premium Strain Index
Insurance is roughly 5.4% of median household income — the First Street 12th National Risk Assessment characterizes anything above 5% as financially unsustainable.
Premium-to-income ratio. Based on state Department of Insurance filings, average annual premiums in this area range from $3,010 to $5,770. Not an insurance quote. The First Street 12th National Risk Assessment characterizes any ZIP above 5% as financially unsustainable.
Oswego County Hazard Breakdown
Scores below are from the federal National Risk Index at the county level, refined with parcel-level signals where available (FEMA NFHL for flood, USDA WHP for wildfire, USGS PGA for earthquake, NWS for heat).
Above the national median (top 39% most at-risk)
Hurricane
HighAbove the national median (top 35% most at-risk)
Earthquake
HighAround the national median
Extreme Heat
ModerateTop 18% most at-risk nationally
Flood
ExtremeBelow the national median (safer than most)
Wildfire
LowAround the national median
Severe Storm / Tornado
ModerateLocal Flood Risk Cost Estimator
Flood insurance costs in Fulton, NY
In Fulton, NY, the directional annual NFIP flood insurance premium is approximately $2,077 (range $1,500–$3,500), and the estimated average historical flood claim in Oswego is $70,304. Typical mapped exposure aligns with Zone A / AE (SFHA) (county flood percentile: 82).
- NFIP premium (mid)
- $2,077/yr
- Monthly escrow slice
- $125–$292/mo
- Avg. paid claim
- $70,304
- Lender may require
- Likely yes (SFHA)
Hurricane Windstorm Deductible Estimator
Named windstorm deductible exposure in Fulton, NY
In Fulton, NY, a 1.61% hurricane / windstorm deductible on a $450,000 insured dwelling implies roughly $7,245 out-of-pocket before the carrier pays (hurricane percentile: 61).
- Deductible %
- 1.61%
- Out-of-pocket
- $7,245
- Emergency fund target
- $10,868
Earthquake Insurance ROI Estimator
CEA-style earthquake coverage math in Fulton, NY
In Fulton, NY, directional earthquake coverage runs about $2,265/yr with a $112,500 deductible exposure (earthquake percentile: 65). Over 30 years, modeled premium spend is $67,950 vs. $18,806 illustrative expected loss.
Borderline — model expected loss near 30-year premium cost.
- Est. annual premium
- $2,265/yr
- Deductible
- $112,500
- 30-yr premium vs loss
- $67,950 / $18,806
What each hazard means for you
Expand any card to see the federal source citation and the buyer-specific action items our research team recommends for this hazard profile.
Hurricane Risk
NRI hurricane risk: Above the national median (top 39% most at-risk) for hurricane exposure (county-level, based on historical storm tracks and wind-speed exceedance).
FEMA · National Risk Index (HRCN)
Earthquake Risk
Above the national median (top 35% most at-risk) for earthquake exposure. NRI county percentile: Above the national median (top 35% most at-risk). USGS parcel data unavailable.
USGS · National Risk Index
Extreme Heat
Long-term heat risk: Around the national median (NRI county baseline). This reflects multi-decadal extreme-heat exposure, not the current week's weather.
NOAA · National Risk Index (HWAV)
Flood Risk
County NRI flood risk: Top 18% most at-risk nationally for flood exposure. NFHL parcel query unavailable.
FEMA · National Risk Index
Wildfire Risk
Blended wildfire risk: Below the national median (safer than most). USDA Wildfire Hazard Potential at parcel: Low (Class 2/5). County NRI wildfire risk: Below the national median (safer than most). The parcel-level USDA score moderates the county NRI signal.
USDA · WHP + National Risk Index
Severe Storm / Tornado
NRI severe-storm risk: Around the national median for severe-thunderstorm, hail, straight-line wind, and tornado exposure (county-level).
FEMA · National Risk Index (TRND)
Lower-risk alternatives nearby
Communities within 25 miles of Fulton with a measurably lower composite climate risk. Useful as a comp set when evaluating whether to negotiate on this address or pivot to a nearby one.
Syracuse, NY
Top 10% most at-risk nationally
23 miles away
FEMA Flood Zone
Is this specific parcel in a Special Flood Hazard Area?
The free address snapshot queries FEMA NFHL point-in-polygon and returns your exact FEMA Flood Zone (A, AE, X, etc.) in seconds.
Run a free address lookupCarrier Outlook
New York's admitted-carrier market is showing mild contraction. A broker with state-specific experience helps.
Data Sources
Data Sources & Methodology
FEMA— National Risk Index
Retrieved October 29, 2026
FEMA— National Risk Index (HRCN)
Retrieved October 29, 2026
USDA— WHP + National Risk Index
Retrieved October 29, 2026
USGS— National Risk Index
Retrieved October 29, 2026
NOAA— National Risk Index (HWAV)
Retrieved October 29, 2026
FEMA— National Risk Index (TRND)
Retrieved October 29, 2026
What buyers should know
Buying in 13069: a risk primer
Before you write an offer on a home in Fulton, understand how climate and insurance costs affect long-term ownership in 13069.
13069 in Fulton, New York, scores above the national median (top 35% most at-risk) on our composite climate-risk index. That ranking reflects the combined influence of flood risk (82), earthquake shaking risk (65), and hurricane wind exposure (61) in this ZIP code. Before writing an offer, buyers should understand which hazard drives the score and how it shows up in insurance premiums and long-term maintenance costs.
The data below is assembled from five federal sources — FEMA (flood and National Risk Index), NOAA (storm history and heat), USGS (seismic design), and USDA (wildfire hazard potential) — and is refreshed quarterly. Use it as a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for a licensed inspector, structural engineer, or insurance agent.
Flood risk in 13069
The flood risk score for 13069 is 82 (extreme), which is well above the national median. 13069 maps to a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area or near-SFHA zone in Fulton. With FEMA's Risk Rating 2.0 now pricing policies by parcel-level risk rather than just zone, buyers here should expect flood premiums to rise over the life of ownership. A LOMA (Letter of Map Amendment) may help if the finished floor is clearly above the BFE, but the process takes 60–90 days.
For a specific address inside 13069, this score can shift meaningfully. A home on a ridge may have lower flood exposure than one in a valley; a parcel surrounded by irrigated lawn may have lower wildfire exposure than one against open space. The $19 Risk Before Buy report resolves these parcel-level differences and includes a 30-year projection for each hazard.
Earthquake risk in 13069
The earthquake shaking risk score for 13069 is 65 (high), which is above the national median. 13069 sits in a seismically active area with high expected shaking (PGA). Standard homeowners insurance does not cover earthquake damage; a separate earthquake policy is required. In New York, deductibles are typically 10–20% of the dwelling limit, so the policy only matters for catastrophic loss.
For a specific address inside 13069, this score can shift meaningfully. A home on a ridge may have lower flood exposure than one in a valley; a parcel surrounded by irrigated lawn may have lower wildfire exposure than one against open space. The $19 Risk Before Buy report resolves these parcel-level differences and includes a 30-year projection for each hazard.
Hurricane risk in 13069
The hurricane wind exposure score for 13069 is 61 (high), which is around or slightly above the national median. 13069 has measurable hurricane or tropical-storm wind exposure. While not in the highest coastal tier, falling trees and power outages are realistic scenarios. Check whether the HOA or municipality has debris-removal obligations after a storm.
For a specific address inside 13069, this score can shift meaningfully. A home on a ridge may have lower flood exposure than one in a valley; a parcel surrounded by irrigated lawn may have lower wildfire exposure than one against open space. The $19 Risk Before Buy report resolves these parcel-level differences and includes a 30-year projection for each hazard.
Insurance is where climate risk becomes a monthly payment. In 13069, our directional estimate for a standard homeowners policy plus required hazard coverage is $3,010 – $5,770 per year. That estimate assumes a mid-range home and does not include optional coverages such as earthquake, flood (where not required), or higher wind deductibles.
Relative to local incomes, that premium range equals approximately 5.4% of the Oswego County median household income — a severe premium-to-income burden. As a rule of thumb, premiums above 3–4% of household income begin to compress affordability and can reduce the pool of future buyers when you eventually sell.
Buyer action items
- Get carrier quotes early. Ask at least two admitted-market carriers and one surplus-line broker for a homeowners quote that explicitly includes flood risk, earthquake shaking risk, and hurricane wind exposure. Do this before the inspection contingency expires.
- Add a climate contingency to the purchase agreement. Our free New York-specific contract templates let you make the deal contingent on acceptable insurance premiums, flood-zone status, or seller-provided mitigation documentation.
- Order hazard-specific inspections if the top risks warrant it. In 13069, that may mean a flood-zone determination, a wildfire/defensible-space assessment, a structural/seismic review, or a wind-mitigation inspection depending on which hazards score highest.
Frequently asked questions about 13069
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