Lansdowne, PA

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 11,225 · Part of Delaware County

Lansdowne 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 Delaware County, PA. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, strong wind, and heat wave.

Storm events near Lansdowne

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Lansdowne's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Lansdowne itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 26 events
Hail 209 events
Inland Flooding 594 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Delaware County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Lansdowne along with the rest of the county, not a Lansdowne-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 27.7 Very Low
Inland Flooding 94.4 Relatively High
Coastal Flooding 63.6 Relatively Moderate
Earthquake 94.5 Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave 97.6 Relatively High
Tornado 92.5 Relatively High
Avalanche 11.4 Very Low
Cold Wave 91.5 Relatively High
Drought 54.2 Relatively Low
Hail 13.3 Very Low
Hurricane 88.1 Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm 87 Relatively High
Landslide 59.4 Very Low
Lightning 95.6 Relatively High
Strong Wind 97.7 Relatively High
Tsunami Insufficient Data
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 99.2 Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Delaware County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Lansdowne, PA at risk of?

Lansdowne 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 Delaware County, where Lansdowne is located, are winter weather, strong wind, and heat wave.

What is Lansdowne's biggest natural hazard risk?

Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Delaware County, where Lansdowne is located, scoring 99.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").

Is Lansdowne a high-risk area for natural disasters?

Somewhat — Lansdowne 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 Delaware County.

Has Lansdowne had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 26 tornado, 209 hail, 594 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Lansdowne since 2016.