Natural Disaster Risk in Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
7.6out of 10
Risk Summary for Allegheny County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Cold Wave Ice Storm Strong Wind
All 18 Hazard Scores
Cold Wave 9.9
Strong Wind 9.7
Ice Storm 9.7
Extreme Heat 9.5
Winter Weather 9.4
Lightning 9.4
Tornado 9.2
Earthquake 8.9
Landslide 8.9
Avalanche 8.6
Hurricane 8.4
Wildfire 6.5
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Hail 4.0
Drought 1.7
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Allegheny County 7.6
Pennsylvania avg. 5.9
US national avg. 4.5
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Cities in Allegheny County
Pittsburgh7.6/10Coraopolis7.6/10Bethel Park7.6/10Monroeville7.6/10Gibsonia7.6/10Allison Park7.6/10Wexford7.6/10McKees Rocks7.6/10Sewickley7.6/10Carnegie7.6/10Mckeesport7.6/10West Mifflin7.6/10Homestead7.6/10Bridgeville7.6/10Clairton7.6/10Verona7.6/10Glenshaw7.6/10Oakdale7.6/10Natrona Heights7.6/10South Park7.6/10
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.