Natural Disaster Risk in Northumberland County
Pennsylvania
6.2out of 10
Risk Summary for Northumberland County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Winter Weather Avalanche Hurricane
All 18 Hazard Scores
Winter Weather 9.2
Avalanche 8.9
Hurricane 8.7
Strong Wind 8.6
Landslide 8.5
Lightning 7.5
Earthquake 6.8
Extreme Heat 6.5
Ice Storm 5.7
Tsunami 5.4
Cold Wave 5.4
Tornado 5.3
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Wildfire 4.0
Hail 3.0
Drought 1.7
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Northumberland County 6.2
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 Northumberland County
Sunbury6.2/10Milton6.2/10Coal Township6.2/10Shamokin6.2/10Northumberland6.2/10Mount Carmel6.2/10Watsontown6.2/10Kulpmont6.2/10Paxinos6.2/10Herndon6.2/10Dalmatia6.2/10Trevorton6.2/10Dornsife6.2/10Riverside6.2/10Marion Heights6.2/10Montandon6.2/10Rebuck6.2/10McEwensville6.2/10Leck Kill6.2/10Locust Gap6.2/10
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.