Hazard Score
187 Catastrophes Recorded
Mercer County, Pennsylvania
16 Cities with a Population of 111,787, and 46,442 Households
Butler, Pennsylvania has a relatively low overall natural disaster and climate risk rating of 52.02, with a specific risk rating of relatively low for both environmental and disaster risk. The area is prone to certain hazards such as lightning strikes, flooding events, and windstorms, with historical data showing a significant number of occurrences in these categories.
The region's topography includes several water bodies and mountain peaks, which can contribute to increased risk of flooding and landslides. Additionally, the presence of fault lines in the area adds to the geological risk, although the frequency of seismic events is relatively low. The proximity to coastlines is not a significant factor in the hazard risk assessment for Butler, Pennsylvania.
Overall, Butler, Pennsylvania faces a moderate level of risk when it comes to natural disasters and climate-related events. The combination of environmental factors, geological features, and historical data on events such as lightning strikes, flooding, and windstorms all contribute to the calculated risk rating for the area. It is important for local authorities and residents to be aware of these risks and take appropriate measures to mitigate potential hazards.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Low
Hail Risk: Low
Flood Risk: Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
50
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
40
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
48
Hazard Shelters
41
Fire Stations
3
Hospitals
19
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Mercer County in Pennsylvania has a population of 111,787 with a population density of 163.8 people per square mile. The racial composition of the county is predominantly White at 95.5%, followed by Black at 6%, Asian at 0.7%, and Hispanic at 1.1%. The county has a slightly higher percentage of females (53.2%) compared to males (46.8%), with a median age of 42.8 years. The county has a household size of 2.37 on average, with 66.7% of households being occupied by families. In terms of housing, there are 46,442 households in Mercer County, with a homeownership rate of 65.6%.
Compared to other counties in Pennsylvania, Mercer County has a lower population density than the state average of 286.9 people per square mile. The county has a higher percentage of White residents compared to the state average of 82.5%. Additionally, the county has a lower percentage of Black and Hispanic residents compared to the state averages of 11.4% and 6.1% respectively. Mercer County also has a higher homeownership rate compared to the state average of 66.6%. Overall, Mercer County stands out for its relatively lower population density, higher percentage of White residents, and higher homeownership rate compared to other counties in Pennsylvania.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Buffalo Road
2023-04-11
Weathervane Drive
2021-03-22
Mt. Union Road Fire
2020-11-08
Hailstorm
2020-08-25
Hailstorm
2020-03-28
Hailstorm
2020-03-28
Hailstorm
2020-03-28
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2020-03-28
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2020-03-28
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2020-03-28
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2020-03-28
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2020-03-28
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2020-03-28
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2020-03-28
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2020-03-28
Hailstorm
2020-03-28
Hailstorm
2019-06-29
Hailstorm
2019-06-29
Hailstorm
2019-06-29
Hailstorm
2019-06-29
Tornado
2019-06-16
Hailstorm
2019-05-28
Hailstorm
2019-05-28
Hailstorm
2019-05-28
Hailstorm
2019-05-28
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2019-05-28
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2019-05-28
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2019-05-28
Hailstorm
2019-05-28
Hailstorm
2019-05-28
Hailstorm
2019-04-20
Hailstorm
2018-07-02
Hailstorm
2018-05-15
Buttercup Fire
2018-04-14
Boyers Road Fire
2018-03-18
Tornado
2017-05-01
Tornado
2017-05-01
Hailstorm
2017-04-27
Hailstorm
2017-04-27
Hailstorm
2017-04-27
Tornado
2016-08-25
Hailstorm
2016-06-07
Tornado
2015-08-10
Hailstorm
2015-08-03
Hailstorm
2015-08-03
Tornado
2015-06-27
Hailstorm
2015-04-20
Hailstorm
2014-07-27
Hailstorm
2013-06-30
Hurricane Sandy
2012-10-31
Hailstorm
2012-07-18
Hailstorm
2012-07-18
Hailstorm
2012-07-04
Hailstorm
2012-07-04
Hailstorm
2012-07-04
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2012-07-04
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2012-07-04
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2012-07-04
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2012-07-04
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2012-07-04
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2012-07-04
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2012-07-04
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2012-07-04
Hailstorm
2012-06-03
Hailstorm
2012-05-29
Hailstorm
2012-05-27
Hailstorm
2012-05-07
Hailstorm
2012-05-07
Hailstorm
2012-05-07
Hailstorm
2011-11-14
Hailstorm
2011-08-21
Hailstorm
2011-08-21
Hailstorm
2011-08-21
Hailstorm
2011-08-21
Hailstorm
2011-08-21
Hailstorm
2011-08-21
Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Hailstorm
2010-10-11
Hailstorm
2010-07-17
Flooding
Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
2010-03-10Hailstorm
2009-07-21
Hailstorm
2009-07-21
Hailstorm
2009-07-21
Hailstorm
2009-07-21
Tornado
2008-07-22
Hailstorm
2008-06-23
Hailstorm
2008-06-23
Hailstorm
2008-06-16
Hailstorm
2008-06-16
Hailstorm
2007-08-23
Hailstorm
2007-07-27
Hailstorm
2007-06-21
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2007-05-01
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2007-04-23
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2007-04-01
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2006-08-03
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2006-08-03
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2006-06-22
Hailstorm
2006-04-03
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2006-03-13
Hailstorm
2005-11-09
Hailstorm
2005-11-09
Hailstorm
2005-07-13
Hailstorm
2005-06-28
Hailstorm
2005-06-06
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2005-01-05Hurricane Frances
2004-09-10
Hailstorm
2004-08-20
Hailstorm
2004-08-10
Hailstorm
2004-05-21
Hailstorm
2004-04-25
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-11-19Hailstorm
2003-08-27
Hailstorm
2003-07-08
Hailstorm
2003-05-10
Hailstorm
2002-11-10
Hurricane Isidore
2002-09-27
Hailstorm
2002-06-05
Hailstorm
2002-06-04
Tornado
2002-04-28
Hailstorm
2002-04-28
Hailstorm
2002-04-28
Hailstorm
2002-04-15
Hailstorm
2001-08-19
Tornado
2001-04-09
Hailstorm
2001-04-09
Hailstorm
2001-04-09
Hailstorm
2001-04-09
Hailstorm
2001-04-09
Hailstorm
2001-04-09
Hailstorm
2000-10-05
Hailstorm
2000-10-05
Hailstorm
2000-10-05
Hailstorm
2000-10-05
Hailstorm
2000-05-10
Hailstorm
1998-09-27
Hailstorm
1998-06-02
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1996-07-18Hailstorm
1996-07-02
Hailstorm
1996-07-02
Hailstorm
1996-06-19
Flooding
Snowmelt
1996-01-15Tornado
1994-07-29
Hailstorm
1994-07-29
Hailstorm
1994-06-11
Hailstorm
1993-08-02
Hailstorm
1993-06-08
Hailstorm
1993-06-08
Hailstorm
1993-06-08
Hailstorm
1993-05-12
Hailstorm
1993-04-15
Hailstorm
1992-10-15
Tornado
1991-07-23
Hailstorm
1991-07-06
Hailstorm
1991-04-09
Hailstorm
1991-04-09
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-12-31Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-09-07Tornado
1990-09-06
Tornado
1990-07-22
Tornado
1990-07-22
Hailstorm
1990-06-30
Hailstorm
1990-02-16
Hailstorm
1988-11-20
Hailstorm
1988-11-20
Hailstorm
1988-08-02
Hailstorm
1988-07-30
Hailstorm
1987-05-30
Hailstorm
1987-03-25
Flooding
Torrential Rain
1986-05-30Hailstorm
1986-05-18
Hailstorm
1985-07-08
Hailstorm
1985-03-28
Hailstorm
1984-06-27
Hailstorm
1983-05-02
Hailstorm
1983-05-02
Hailstorm
1983-05-02
Tornado
1981-07-20
Tornado
1981-04-28
Tornado
1978-06-27
Tornado
1978-06-16
Tornado
1976-07-23
Hailstorm
1974-04-01
Tornado
1970-08-30
Hailstorm
1963-08-17
Hailstorm
1956-07-12
Tornado
1954-06-01