Wilkinsburg, PA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Wilkinsburg is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Allegheny County, PA. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, cold wave, and strong wind.
Storm events near Wilkinsburg
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Wilkinsburg's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Wilkinsburg 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 Allegheny County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Wilkinsburg along with the rest of the county, not a Wilkinsburg-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 60.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 99.2 | Very High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 87.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 94.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 91.2 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | 28.1 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 98.8 | Very High |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 31.3 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 75.9 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 96.1 | Very High |
| Landslide | 87.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 93.7 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 96.3 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 93.3 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Allegheny County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Wilkinsburg, PA at risk of?
Wilkinsburg is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Allegheny County, where Wilkinsburg is located, are inland flooding, cold wave, and strong wind.
What is Wilkinsburg's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Allegheny County, where Wilkinsburg is located, scoring 99.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Wilkinsburg a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Wilkinsburg carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Allegheny County.
Has Wilkinsburg had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 29 tornado, 252 hail, 553 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Wilkinsburg since 2016.