Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 91,636
79.2NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
91,636
🏠
Building Value
$23.3B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$37.3M
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Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively HighWinter Weather
Annual Loss$404K
Risk Score91.2
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$30.2M
Risk Score88.3
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Relatively HighStrong Wind
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score84.5
⛰️
Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$21K
Risk Score82.8
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$1.7M
Risk Score79.8
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$485K
Risk Score71.7
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$512K
Risk Score63.7
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$512K
Risk Score59.2
Show all 15 hazards
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$73K
Risk Score48.3
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$800K
Risk Score47.9
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$1.0M
Risk Score46.9
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$282
Risk Score42.7
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$14K
Risk Score31.3
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$64K
Risk Score19.5
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No RatingDrought
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Northumberland County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
79.2+30.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
31.3-17.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
52.8+3.6 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
89.3+40.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
52.8
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
89.3
Very HighHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.