Wyoming County

Pennsylvania — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Low

Composite Risk Score

44.8

National percentile: 45th

Wyoming County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 44.8, 45th national percentile), driven primarily by landslide and riverine flood exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $14M.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025

Expected Annual Loss $14M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Medium Population sensitivity
Community Resilience High Capacity to recover
Population 26K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Landslide
Low $7K/yr
Riverine Flood
Low $12M/yr
Hurricane
Low $214K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Landslide Low 0.53 / yr $7K
Riverine Flood Low 1.43 / yr $12M
Hurricane Low 0.03 / yr $214K
Avalanche Very Low 0.01 / yr $1K
Winter Weather Low 13.05 / yr $44K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $111K
Lightning Low 31.23 / yr $123K
Heat Wave Very Low 1.84 / yr $121K
Cold Wave Low 2.95 / yr $353K
Ice Storm Very Low 0.49 / yr $24K
Strong Wind Low 2.30 / yr $191K
Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $8K
Tornado Very Low 0.14 / yr $239K
Hail Very Low 2.13 / yr $12K
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 Wyoming County?

Wyoming County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 44.8 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 45th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Wyoming County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Landslide (Low, $7K EAL), Riverine Flood (Low, $12M EAL), Hurricane (Low, $214K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Wyoming County compare to other Pennsylvania counties?

Wyoming County ranks #59 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. Wyoming County's $14M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.