Natural Disaster Risk in Stroudsburg

Natural Hazard Profile: Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Located along the northeastern Atlantic Seaboard in Monroe County, Stroudsburg is a city of approximately 30,080 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 Stroudsburg a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Stroudsburg's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.9/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Frequent lightning strikes from an active thunderstorm environment represent the top natural hazard risk, posing safety concerns and causing fire ignitions and power outages. Secondary hazards include cold wave and winter.

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

Stroudsburg'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.