Indiana County
Pennsylvania — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 64th
Indiana County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 63.7, 64th national percentile), driven primarily by landslide and lightning exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $19M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Landslide | High | 1.16 / yr | $494K |
| Lightning | High | 40.27 / yr | $712K |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 1.89 / yr | $14M |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.04 / yr | $511K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 3.53 / yr | $1M |
| Hail | Low | 2.20 / yr | $231K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $201K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 2.35 / yr | $406K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.27 / yr | $762K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $234 |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $18K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.29 / yr | $35K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 1.19 / yr | $122K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 16.30 / yr | $6K |
| 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 Indiana County?
Indiana County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 63.7 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 64th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Indiana County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Landslide (High, $494K EAL), Lightning (High, $712K EAL), Riverine Flood (Medium, $14M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Indiana County compare to other Pennsylvania counties?
Indiana County ranks #43 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. Indiana County's $19M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.