Wyomissing, PA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Wyomissing 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 Berks County, PA. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, strong wind, and lightning.
Storm events near Wyomissing
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Wyomissing's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Wyomissing 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 Berks County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Wyomissing along with the rest of the county, not a Wyomissing-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 38 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 94.8 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 91.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 94.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 90.6 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | 32.6 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 93.2 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 91.5 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 67.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 92.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 76.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 91.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 95.6 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 97.9 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 99.4 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Berks County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Wyomissing, PA at risk of?
Wyomissing 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 Berks County, where Wyomissing is located, are winter weather, strong wind, and lightning.
What is Wyomissing's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Berks County, where Wyomissing is located, scoring 99.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Wyomissing a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Wyomissing 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 Berks County.
Has Wyomissing had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 16 tornado, 98 hail, 215 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Wyomissing since 2016.