Pleasantville, NJ
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Pleasantville 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 Atlantic County, NJ. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, winter weather, and coastal flooding.
Storm events near Pleasantville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Pleasantville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Pleasantville 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 Atlantic County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Pleasantville along with the rest of the county, not a Pleasantville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 94.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 92.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 96.2 | Very High |
| Earthquake | 88 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 89.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 53.2 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 81.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 84.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 47.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 95.8 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 66.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 37.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 92 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 99.6 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 97.1 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Atlantic County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Pleasantville, NJ at risk of?
Pleasantville 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 Atlantic County, where Pleasantville is located, are strong wind, winter weather, and coastal flooding.
What is Pleasantville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Atlantic County, where Pleasantville is located, scoring 99.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Pleasantville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Pleasantville 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 Atlantic County.
Has Pleasantville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 14 hail, 50 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Pleasantville since 2016.