Bloomsburg, PA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Bloomsburg is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Columbia County, PA. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, landslide, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Bloomsburg
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Bloomsburg's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Bloomsburg itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Columbia County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Bloomsburg along with the rest of the county, not a Bloomsburg-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 27.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 78.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 51.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 52.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 36.1 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 46.6 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 38.8 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 13 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 70.4 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 49.6 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 80.4 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 62 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 61.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 83.2 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Columbia County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Bloomsburg, PA at risk of?
Bloomsburg is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Columbia County, where Bloomsburg is located, are winter weather, landslide, and inland flooding.
What is Bloomsburg's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Columbia County, where Bloomsburg is located, scoring 83.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Bloomsburg a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Bloomsburg carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Columbia County.
Has Bloomsburg had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 7 tornado, 29 hail, 54 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Bloomsburg since 2016.