Washington, PA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Washington 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 Washington County, PA. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, inland flooding, and lightning.
Storm events near Washington
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Washington's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Washington 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 Washington County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Washington along with the rest of the county, not a Washington-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 46.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 91.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 59.3 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 47.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 49.8 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 12.1 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 8.3 | Very Low |
| Drought | 45.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 82.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 59.9 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 57.3 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 94.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 88.5 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 35.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 19.4 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Washington County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Washington, PA at risk of?
Washington 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 Washington County, where Washington is located, are landslide, inland flooding, and lightning.
What is Washington's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Washington County, where Washington is located, scoring 94.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Washington a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Washington 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 Washington County.
Has Washington had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 23 tornado, 175 hail, 403 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Washington since 2016.