Natural Disaster Risk in Bedford County
Pennsylvania
5.1out of 10
Risk Summary for Bedford County
Average natural disaster risk for the United States. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers common hazards here.
Top Hazards
Landslide Avalanche Hurricane
All 18 Hazard Scores
Landslide 9.3
Avalanche 9.2
Hurricane 8.5
Strong Wind 5.9
Tsunami 5.4
Earthquake 5.1
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Lightning 5.0
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Winter Weather 4.6
Hail 4.2
Extreme Heat 4.0
Wildfire 3.8
Drought 3.8
Tornado 3.5
Ice Storm 3.3
Cold Wave 1.9
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Bedford County 5.1
Pennsylvania avg. 5.9
US national avg. 4.5
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Cities in Bedford County
Bedford5.1/10Everett5.1/10New Paris5.1/10Hyndman5.1/10Saxton5.1/10New Enterprise5.1/10Schellsburg5.1/10Clearville5.1/10Hopewell5.1/10Alum Bank5.1/10Manns Choice5.1/10Imler5.1/10Osterburg5.1/10Breezewood5.1/10Woodbury5.1/10Buffalo Mills5.1/10Six Mile Run5.1/10Artemas5.1/10Defiance5.1/10Loysburg5.1/10
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.