Natural Disaster Risk in Monroe County
Pennsylvania
6.9out of 10
Risk Summary for Monroe County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Lightning Cold Wave Winter Weather
All 18 Hazard Scores
Lightning 9.7
Cold Wave 9.6
Winter Weather 9.4
Hurricane 8.8
Avalanche 8.7
Strong Wind 8.3
Ice Storm 7.9
Extreme Heat 7.8
Earthquake 7.7
Landslide 7.4
Tornado 7.0
Wildfire 5.8
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Hail 2.7
Drought 1.7
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Monroe County 6.9
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 Monroe County
Stroudsburg6.9/10East Stroudsburg6.9/10Tobyhanna6.9/10Saylorsburg6.9/10Kunkletown6.9/10Effort6.9/10Blakeslee6.9/10Long Pond6.9/10Pocono Lake6.9/10Cresco6.9/10Henryville6.9/10Mount Pocono6.9/10Brodheadsville6.9/10Canadensis6.9/10Tannersville6.9/10Pocono Summit6.9/10Bartonsville6.9/10Scotrun6.9/10Sciota6.9/10Marshalls Creek6.9/10
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.