York, PA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
York 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 York County, PA. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, inland flooding, and strong wind.
Storm events near York
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of York's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to York 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 York County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering York along with the rest of the county, not a York-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 41 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 93.3 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 88 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 91.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 47.6 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 24.1 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 74.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 86.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 23.2 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 92.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 63.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 78.9 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 92.7 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 92.9 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 97.6 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full York County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is York, PA at risk of?
York 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 York County, where York is located, are winter weather, inland flooding, and strong wind.
What is York's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for York County, where York is located, scoring 97.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is York a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — York 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 York County.
Has York had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 76 hail, 126 inland flooding events within 25 miles of York since 2016.