Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 16510

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 16510, Pennsylvania

Located in the Great Lakes region, ZIP 16510 serves the Erie community. The humid continental climate of this part of Pennsylvania — bringing cold winters, warm summers, and four distinct seasons — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 16510's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.4/10 (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 winter and wind.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 16510's natural disaster risk is 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 winter, as measured by FEMA across Pennsylvania. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

ZIP 16510'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.