Natural Disaster Risk in Atlantic

Natural Hazard Profile: Atlantic, Pennsylvania

Located in the Great Lakes region in Crawford County, Atlantic is a small community of about 1,282. The humid continental climate that characterizes this part of Pennsylvania — marked by cold winters, warm summers, and four distinct seasons — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Atlantic a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Atlantic's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.7/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The area faces significant winter hazard exposure, with nor'easters, ice storms, or blizzards regularly challenging transportation networks and power infrastructure. Secondary hazards include wind and lightning.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Atlantic's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 5.9/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by winter and wind, as measured by FEMA across Crawford County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a moderate risk rating, Atlantic residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for winter is recommended.