Natural Disaster Risk in Holmes

Natural Hazard Profile: Holmes, Pennsylvania

Located along the mid-Atlantic coast in Delaware County, Holmes is a town of roughly 3,317 residents. 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 Holmes a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Holmes's overall natural disaster risk is rated 7.8/10 (High) 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 heat and wind.

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

Holmes's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.