Pennsylvania Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (PA) | HomeRiskMap

Pennsylvania is located in the Northeast region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in Pennsylvania are flooding, winter storms, severe storms. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in Pennsylvania is coordinated by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in Pennsylvania

Flooding flooding represents a high risk for homeowners in Pennsylvania. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead… High Winter Storms winter storms represents a high risk for homeowners in Pennsylvania. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family… High Severe Storms Pennsylvania has a moderate risk of severe storms. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their… Moderate Hurricanes hurricanes poses a low risk in Pennsylvania. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Tornadoes tornadoes poses a low risk in Pennsylvania. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Extreme Heat extreme heat poses a low risk in Pennsylvania. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Drought drought poses a low risk in Pennsylvania. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Landslides landslides poses a low risk in Pennsylvania. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Wildfires Pennsylvania faces a very low risk from wildfires compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low Earthquakes Pennsylvania faces a very low risk from earthquakes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should… Very Low