Pottsville, PA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Pottsville 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 Schuylkill County, PA. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, inland flooding, and strong wind.
Storm events near Pottsville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Pottsville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Pottsville 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 Schuylkill County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Pottsville along with the rest of the county, not a Pottsville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 55.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 90.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 71.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 74.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 66.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | 39.6 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 78.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 18.2 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 82.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 62.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 90.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 85.3 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 90.5 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 96.1 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Schuylkill County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Pottsville, PA at risk of?
Pottsville 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 Schuylkill County, where Pottsville is located, are winter weather, inland flooding, and strong wind.
What is Pottsville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Schuylkill County, where Pottsville is located, scoring 96.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Pottsville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Pottsville 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 Schuylkill County.
Has Pottsville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 11 tornado, 30 hail, 61 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Pottsville since 2016.