Lebanon County
Pennsylvania — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 80th
Lebanon County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 79.9, 80th national percentile), driven primarily by winter weather and strong wind exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $43M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Winter Weather | High | 12.37 / yr | $482K |
| Strong Wind | High | 5.90 / yr | $2M |
| Lightning | High | 35.06 / yr | $1M |
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.08 / yr | $5M |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 1.86 / yr | $27M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $2M |
| Heat Wave | Low | 5.05 / yr | $1M |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.20 / yr | $3M |
| Drought | Medium | 1.12 / yr | $526K |
| Landslide | Low | 0.23 / yr | $4K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.16 / yr | $2M |
| Ice Storm | Low | 1.09 / yr | $117K |
| Hail | Low | 2.51 / yr | $165K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $100 |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $9K |
| Coastal Flood | 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 Lebanon County?
Lebanon County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 79.9 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 80th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Lebanon County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Winter Weather (High, $482K EAL), Strong Wind (High, $2M EAL), Lightning (High, $1M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Lebanon County compare to other Pennsylvania counties?
Lebanon County ranks #22 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. Lebanon County's $43M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.