Schuylkill County
Pennsylvania — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 85th
Schuylkill County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 85.3, 85th national percentile), driven primarily by winter weather and riverine flood exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $49M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Winter Weather | High | 14.37 / yr | $727K |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 1.79 / yr | $36M |
| Strong Wind | High | 4.68 / yr | $2M |
| Landslide | Medium | 1.00 / yr | $50K |
| Lightning | High | 34.62 / yr | $821K |
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.05 / yr | $2M |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 1.63 / yr | $3M |
| Heat Wave | Low | 2.53 / yr | $967K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $785K |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.38 / yr | $2M |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 1.26 / yr | $129K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $56K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $222 |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.25 / yr | $55K |
| 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 Schuylkill County?
Schuylkill County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 85.3 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 85th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Schuylkill County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Winter Weather (High, $727K EAL), Riverine Flood (Medium, $36M EAL), Strong Wind (High, $2M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Schuylkill County compare to other Pennsylvania counties?
Schuylkill County ranks #17 of 67 Pennsylvania counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a medium 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. Schuylkill County's $49M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.