Wyoming County, PA
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Wyoming County has experienced 27 federally declared disasters since 1972, most recently Tropical Storm Debby in 2024. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Wyoming County's highest-rated hazards are landslide, inland flooding, and hurricane, with its top risk rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Recorded storm events have decreased 41% over the past five years compared to the prior five-year period. Community vulnerability is relatively low (9th percentile nationally), indicating stronger recovery capacity than most US counties.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Wyoming County has been designated in 27 declarations since 1972, covering 6 disaster types including severe storm (9), hurricane (7), flood (6).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Tropical Storm | Tropical Storm Debby |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2019 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 2013 | Hurricane | Hurricane Sandy |
| 2013 | Hurricane | Hurricane Sandy |
| 2011 | Flood | Tropical Storm Lee |
| 2011 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 2011 | Flood | Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee |
| 2011 | Hurricane | Hurricane Irene |
Showing the 10 most recent of 27 total declarations since 1972.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Very Low | 21.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 69.2 | 21 | 0 | $620K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 35.8 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 29.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Very Low | 20.6 | 1 | 0 | $20K |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low | 60.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Very Low | 5.1 | 5 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | 22 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low | 40.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 25.8 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low | 27.6 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Low | 34.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | No Rating | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Relatively Low | 72.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 58.6 | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Wyoming County ranks in the 9th percentile (Very low) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 9th | Very low |
| Socioeconomic status | 13th | Very low |
| Household characteristics | 11th | Very low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 8th | Very low |
| Housing type & transportation | 23rd | Very low |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 41st | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk to homes | 41st | Relatively Moderate |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 88.0% | — |
NOAA tracked 27 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 17 in 2016–20 vs 10 in 2021–25 (-41% — frequency decreasing).
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Wyoming County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania are landslide, inland flooding, and hurricane. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Has Wyoming County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Wyoming County has received 27 federal disaster declarations since 1972, including declarations in 2024. The most common disaster type on record is severe storm (9 declarations).
Has Wyoming County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Wyoming County include Tropical Storm Debby (2024). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1972.
How does Wyoming County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Luzerne County, PA has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Moderate) and Sullivan County, PA has the lowest (Very Low). Wyoming County is rated Relatively Low overall.
How is Wyoming County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Wyoming County's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Wyoming County's composite score of 45 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 45% of US counties.