Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 18509

Scranton, Pennsylvania

6.8out of 10

High Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 18509

Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.

Top Hazards

Winter Weather Lightning Cold Wave

All 18 Hazard Scores

Winter Weather

9.3

Lightning

9.2

Cold Wave

9.1

Hurricane

8.8

Avalanche

8.8

Extreme Heat

8.6

Earthquake

7.8

Landslide

7.6

Ice Storm

7.4

Tornado

7.2

Strong Wind

6.7

Tsunami

5.4

Volcanic Activity

5.1

Wildfire

4.9

Coastal Flooding

4.9

Hail

3.6

Drought

1.7

Riverine Flooding

1.0

How it compares

ZIP 18509

6.8

Pennsylvania avg.

5.9

US national avg.

4.5

Live Conditions

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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.

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia8.1/10 Lancaster8.1/10 Lansdale7.5/10 Bensalem8.2/10 Hanover7.4/10 Greensburg6.8/10 Coatesville7.7/10 West Chester7.7/10

Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only — consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.