Beaver County
Pennsylvania — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 75th
Beaver County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 75.3, 75th national percentile), driven primarily by riverine flood and landslide exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $35M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 2.68 / yr | $30M |
| Landslide | Low | 0.77 / yr | $21K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 2.48 / yr | $1M |
| Lightning | Medium | 41.15 / yr | $649K |
| Hail | Medium | 4.10 / yr | $678K |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.53 / yr | $154K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.19 / yr | $2M |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $369K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $115K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 1.95 / yr | $308K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 11.00 / yr | $38K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $19K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $115 |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 2.95 / yr | $179K |
| 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 Beaver County?
Beaver County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 75.3 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 75th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Beaver County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Riverine Flood (Medium, $30M EAL), Landslide (Low, $21K EAL), Strong Wind (Medium, $1M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Beaver County compare to other Pennsylvania counties?
Beaver County ranks #31 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. Beaver County's $35M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.