St. Marys, PA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
St. Marys is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Elk County, PA. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, landslide, and inland flooding.
Storm events near St. Marys
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of St. Marys's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to St. Marys 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 Elk County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering St. Marys along with the rest of the county, not a St. Marys-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 5.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 68 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 27.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 7.9 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 18.1 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 59.1 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 28.9 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 5.9 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 63.7 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 15.5 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 70.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 78.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 37.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 67.5 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Elk County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is St. Marys, PA at risk of?
St. Marys 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 Elk County, where St. Marys is located, are lightning, landslide, and inland flooding.
What is St. Marys's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Elk County, where St. Marys is located, scoring 78.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is St. Marys a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — St. Marys carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Elk County.
Has St. Marys had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 13 hail, 7 inland flooding events within 25 miles of St. Marys since 2016.