Natural Disaster Risk in Fayette County
Pennsylvania
6.3out of 10
Risk Summary for Fayette County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Avalanche Landslide Lightning
All 18 Hazard Scores
Avalanche 9.2
Landslide 8.9
Lightning 8.4
Hail 7.8
Tornado 7.3
Hurricane 7.3
Strong Wind 7.0
Earthquake 6.6
Winter Weather 6.3
Ice Storm 5.9
Tsunami 5.4
Wildfire 5.2
Extreme Heat 5.2
Drought 5.1
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Cold Wave 2.0
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Fayette County 6.3
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 Fayette County
Uniontown6.3/10Connellsville6.3/10Smithfield6.3/10Dunbar6.3/10Masontown6.3/10Perryopolis6.3/10McClellandtown6.3/10Grindstone6.3/10Lemont Furnace6.3/10Farmington6.3/10Point Marion6.3/10Normalville6.3/10Hopwood6.3/10La Belle6.3/10New Salem6.3/10Vanderbilt6.3/10Fayette City6.3/10Markleysburg6.3/10Smock6.3/10Dawson6.3/10
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.