Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 354,424
87.8NRI
Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
354,424
🏠
Building Value
$90.1B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$76.3M
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Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$2.2M
Risk Score95.6
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Relatively HighRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$65.9M
Risk Score93.8
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Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$72K
Risk Score91.3
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Relatively HighStrong Wind
Annual Loss$2.2M
Risk Score90.2
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Relatively ModerateHail
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score85.8
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score73.8
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$143K
Risk Score70.4
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$580K
Risk Score69.0
Show all 15 hazards
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Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$162K
Risk Score62.4
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$622K
Risk Score59.9
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$1.6M
Risk Score55.7
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$64K
Risk Score54.0
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$369
Risk Score44.0
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Very LowDrought
Annual Loss$13K
Risk Score25.1
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$164K
Risk Score14.9
Westmoreland County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
87.8+39.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
54.0+5.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
30.2-19.0 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
92.8+44.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
30.2
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
92.8
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.