Bradford County
Pennsylvania — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 73th
Bradford County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 73.1, 73th national percentile), driven primarily by lightning and riverine flood exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $32M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Lightning | High | 31.03 / yr | $1M |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 3.25 / yr | $28M |
| Landslide | Low | 1.33 / yr | $19K |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.03 / yr | $561K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $759 |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.34 / yr | $83K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $210K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 3.16 / yr | $700K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 1.68 / yr | $158K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.35 / yr | $565K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 1.70 / yr | $271K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $9K |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.01 / yr | $71K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 14.53 / yr | $8K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Drought | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Bradford County?
Bradford County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 73.1 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 73th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Bradford County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Lightning (High, $1M EAL), Riverine Flood (Medium, $28M EAL), Landslide (Low, $19K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Bradford County compare to other Pennsylvania counties?
Bradford County ranks #32 of 67 Pennsylvania counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Bradford County's $32M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.