Natural Disaster Risk in Delaware County
Pennsylvania
7.8out of 10
Risk Summary for Delaware County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Winter Weather Extreme Heat Strong Wind
All 18 Hazard Scores
Winter Weather 9.9
Strong Wind 9.8
Extreme Heat 9.8
Lightning 9.6
Earthquake 9.5
Coastal Flooding 9.5
Tornado 9.3
Cold Wave 9.3
Hurricane 9.2
Ice Storm 8.9
Avalanche 8.3
Landslide 6.4
Drought 6.0
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Wildfire 3.7
Hail 2.4
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Delaware County 7.8
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 Delaware County
Upper Darby7.8/10Media7.8/10Havertown7.8/10Chester7.8/10Drexel Hill7.8/10Lansdowne7.8/10Springfield7.8/10Clifton Heights7.8/10Darby7.8/10Newtown Square7.8/10Bryn Mawr7.8/10Aston7.8/10Glen Mills7.8/10Broomall7.8/10Marcus Hook7.8/10Brookhaven7.8/10Ardmore7.8/10Glenolden7.8/10Wallingford7.8/10Ridley Park7.8/10
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.