Natural Disaster Risk in Washington County
Pennsylvania
6.0out of 10
Risk Summary for Washington County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Landslide Lightning Hail
All 18 Hazard Scores
Landslide 9.5
Lightning 9.0
Hail 8.5
Avalanche 8.3
Hurricane 7.3
Earthquake 6.4
Ice Storm 6.4
Tornado 5.6
Extreme Heat 5.5
Tsunami 5.4
Wildfire 5.3
Drought 5.2
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Strong Wind 4.4
Winter Weather 2.9
Cold Wave 2.0
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Washington County 6.0
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 Washington County
Washington6.0/10Canonsburg6.0/10McDonald6.0/10Monongahela6.0/10Charleroi6.0/10Venetia6.0/10Finleyville6.0/10Brownsville6.0/10Burgettstown6.0/10Eighty Four6.0/10Houston6.0/10Donora6.0/10Claysville6.0/10Avella6.0/10Bentleyville6.0/10California6.0/10New Eagle6.0/10Cecil6.0/10Fredericktown6.0/10Coal Center6.0/10
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.