Cambria County
Pennsylvania — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 76th
Cambria County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 76.4, 76th national percentile), driven primarily by riverine flood and lightning 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
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 1.29 / yr | $24M |
| Lightning | High | 38.14 / yr | $798K |
| Landslide | Low | 0.73 / yr | $15K |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.04 / yr | $1M |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 24.06 / yr | $144K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 2.47 / yr | $957K |
| Hail | Low | 1.81 / yr | $541K |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 4.16 / yr | $2M |
| Tornado | Low | 0.20 / yr | $2M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $411K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $543 |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $25K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.21 / yr | $43K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.42 / yr | $63K |
| 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 Cambria County?
Cambria County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 76.4 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 76th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Cambria County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Riverine Flood (Medium, $24M EAL), Lightning (High, $798K EAL), Landslide (Low, $15K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Cambria County compare to other Pennsylvania counties?
Cambria County ranks #28 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. Cambria County's $32M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.