Butler, PA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Butler is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Butler County, PA. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, inland flooding, and landslide.
Storm events near Butler
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Butler's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Butler 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 Butler County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Butler along with the rest of the county, not a Butler-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 39 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 89 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 52.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 41.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 59.8 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 15.5 | Very Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 26.2 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 57 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 52.8 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 83.9 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 90 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 79.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 67.3 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Butler County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Butler, PA at risk of?
Butler 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 Butler County, where Butler is located, are lightning, inland flooding, and landslide.
What is Butler's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Butler County, where Butler is located, scoring 90 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Butler a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Butler carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Butler County.
Has Butler had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 21 tornado, 208 hail, 232 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Butler since 2016.