Huntingdon County
Pennsylvania — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 50th
Huntingdon County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 50.3, 50th national percentile), driven primarily by strong wind and landslide exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $16M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Strong Wind | High | 3.28 / yr | $2M |
| Landslide | Medium | 1.46 / yr | $48K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 13.32 / yr | $166K |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.05 / yr | $640K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.79 / yr | $12M |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $2K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $162K |
| Lightning | Low | 35.74 / yr | $128K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 1.68 / yr | $115K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.31 / yr | $399K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $9K |
| Hail | Very Low | 1.66 / yr | $66K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.13 / yr | $5K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 1.58 / yr | $59K |
| 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 Huntingdon County?
Huntingdon County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 50.3 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 50th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Huntingdon County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Strong Wind (High, $2M EAL), Landslide (Medium, $48K EAL), Winter Weather (Medium, $166K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Huntingdon County compare to other Pennsylvania counties?
Huntingdon County ranks #57 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. Huntingdon County's $16M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.