Kingston, PA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Kingston is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Luzerne County, PA. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, lightning, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Kingston
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Kingston's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Kingston 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 Luzerne County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Kingston along with the rest of the county, not a Kingston-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 53.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 95.3 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 83.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 91.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 81.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | 57.9 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 94.7 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 53 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 83.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 82.5 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 77.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 95.5 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 78.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 97.2 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Luzerne County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Kingston, PA at risk of?
Kingston is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Luzerne County, where Kingston is located, are winter weather, lightning, and inland flooding.
What is Kingston's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Luzerne County, where Kingston is located, scoring 97.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Kingston a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Kingston carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Luzerne County.
Has Kingston had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 11 tornado, 49 hail, 138 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Kingston since 2016.