Lebanon, PA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Lebanon is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Lebanon County, PA. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, strong wind, and lightning.
Storm events near Lebanon
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Lebanon's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Lebanon 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 Lebanon County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Lebanon along with the rest of the county, not a Lebanon-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 22.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 84.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 80.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 75.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 70.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | 28.7 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 61.9 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 69.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 36.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 86.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 56.4 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 63.5 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 86.9 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 88.3 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 92 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Lebanon County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Lebanon, PA at risk of?
Lebanon 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 Lebanon County, where Lebanon is located, are winter weather, strong wind, and lightning.
What is Lebanon's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Lebanon County, where Lebanon is located, scoring 92 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Lebanon a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Lebanon carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Lebanon County.
Has Lebanon had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 10 tornado, 98 hail, 133 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Lebanon since 2016.