Hazard Score
226 Catastrophes Recorded
Erie County, Pennsylvania
7 Cities with a Population of 273,523, and 110,413 Households
Erie, Pennsylvania faces relatively low natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk rating of 67.96. The area has a very high resilience rating of 82.62, indicating its ability to withstand and recover from potential disasters. Specific hazards with relatively low risk include hailstorms and wildfires, which have low event frequencies and expected annual losses. The area also has a relatively low risk of flooding and windstorms, with low annual frequencies and minimal expected losses.
Erie's geographical features, such as Lake Erie to the north and the Allegheny Mountains to the east, provide natural barriers that can mitigate certain risks. The region's flat terrain and relatively stable climate contribute to its low hazard risk index. While the area is not immune to natural disasters, historical events such as lightning strikes and severe weather have been infrequent and have not caused significant damage. The lack of fault lines or significant geological features further reduces the risk of earthquakes or volcanic activity, contributing to the overall low risk assessment for Erie.
Overall, Erie, Pennsylvania benefits from its location in a relatively stable geological region with minimal exposure to high-risk natural disasters. The area's low population density and lack of major fault lines or active volcanoes further contribute to its low hazard risk index. While the region may face occasional hazards like hailstorms or flooding, its overall resilience and natural defenses make it well-prepared to handle and recover from such events.
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: Moderate
HAZARDS
27
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
14
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
73
Hazard Shelters
48
Fire Stations
9
Hospitals
15
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Erie County, Pennsylvania has a population of 273,523 with a population density of 340.2 people per square mile. The population is predominantly White, accounting for 90.5% of the total population, followed by Black (7.4%), Hispanic (3.5%), and Asian (1.1%). The county has a slightly higher percentage of females (52.1%) compared to males (47.9%). The median age in Erie County is 38.4, with a slightly higher median age for females (39.9) compared to males (37). The county has a total of 110,413 households, with an average household size of 2.42.
In comparison to other counties in Pennsylvania, Erie County ranks as the 4th most populous county in the state. It has a higher population density than the state average of 286.1 people per square mile. The county has a lower percentage of Black residents compared to the state average of 11.0%, but a higher percentage of White residents compared to the state average of 79.7%. Erie County also has a lower median age compared to the state median age of 40.6. Additionally, the county has a higher percentage of households with children (17.8%) compared to the state average of 15.9%.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Kerr Corners
2023-04-13
Mcgahen Hill
2021-03-25
Nash Road
2021-03-13
North East
2020-11-09
Concord
2020-06-16
Hailstorm
2019-08-18
Hailstorm
2019-08-15
Hailstorm
2019-08-15
Hailstorm
2019-04-14
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2019-04-14
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2019-04-14
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2019-04-14
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2019-04-14
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2019-04-14
Hailstorm
2019-04-14
Tornado
2017-11-05
Hurricane Nate
2017-10-11
Hailstorm
2017-04-27
Hailstorm
2017-04-20
Hailstorm
2017-04-20
Geer Fire
2016-03-24
Hailstorm
2014-07-01
Hailstorm
2014-06-17
Hailstorm
2013-07-10
Hailstorm
2013-07-10
Tornado
2013-05-28
Tornado
2013-05-28
Hailstorm
2013-05-10
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2013-05-10
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2012-07-27
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2012-07-27
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2012-07-04
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2012-06-28
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2012-06-24
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2012-06-24
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2012-05-29
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2012-05-29
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2012-05-29
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2012-05-03
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2011-11-14
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2011-08-24
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2011-08-21
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2011-08-21
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2011-08-21
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2011-07-25
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2011-06-04
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2011-06-04
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2011-06-04
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2011-05-26
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2011-05-26
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2011-05-26
Hailstorm
2011-05-13
Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Tornado
2010-06-27
Hailstorm
2010-06-27
Tornado
2010-06-06
Hailstorm
2010-06-06
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2010-05-31
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2010-05-31
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2009-08-04
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2009-07-11
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2009-06-08
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2009-06-02
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2008-08-09
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2008-08-07
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2008-07-26
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2008-06-29
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2008-06-29
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2008-06-29
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2008-06-29
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2008-06-26
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2008-06-10
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2007-06-19
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2006-06-28
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2006-04-12
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2006-04-03
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2005-11-09
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2004-07-14
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2004-05-27
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2002-07-28
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2002-05-25
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2002-04-28
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2002-04-28
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2002-04-28
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2002-04-28
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2002-04-15
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2001-10-21
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2001-10-21
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2001-07-10
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2000-08-02
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2000-06-14
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2000-05-09
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1999-07-03
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1999-07-03
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1999-06-10
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1998-09-27
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1998-06-29
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1998-06-16
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1998-06-02
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1998-05-31
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1998-05-31
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1998-05-31
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1998-05-31
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1998-05-04
Tornado
1997-08-16
Hailstorm
1997-06-25
Hurricane Fran
1996-09-10
Hailstorm
1996-08-15
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1996-07-18Hailstorm
1996-07-02
Hailstorm
1996-06-04
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1996-05-01
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1996-04-12
Flooding
Snowmelt
1996-01-15Hailstorm
1995-05-14
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1995-05-10
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1995-04-18
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1994-09-28
Tornado
1994-09-25
Hailstorm
1994-09-25
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1994-09-25
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1994-06-13
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1994-06-13
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1994-06-11
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1994-06-11
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1994-04-27
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1994-04-15
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1994-04-15
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1993-09-02
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1993-08-31
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1993-07-07
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1993-06-27
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1992-08-30
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1992-07-20
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1992-06-26
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1992-06-18
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1992-06-18
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1992-06-18
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1992-04-11
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1991-06-15
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1991-06-15
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1991-06-15
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1991-04-28
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1991-03-28
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1991-03-28
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1990-09-06
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1990-09-06
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1990-08-28
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1990-08-28
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1990-08-28
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1990-07-04
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1990-06-30
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1990-06-18
Hurricane Hugo
1989-09-25
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1989-08-15
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1988-07-16
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1988-07-16
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1988-07-16
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1988-07-16
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1987-09-17
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1987-06-27
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1987-05-30
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1986-05-06
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1986-05-06
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1985-07-09
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1985-07-09
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1985-07-09
Hailstorm
1985-07-09
Tornado
1985-05-31
Hailstorm
1985-05-31
Tornado
1983-07-21
Tornado
1983-05-02
Hailstorm
1983-05-02
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1983-05-02
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1983-05-02
Hailstorm
1983-05-02
Hailstorm
1980-07-08
Hailstorm
1980-07-07
Hailstorm
1979-08-24
Tornado
1977-09-24
Tornado
1977-09-18
Tornado
1971-06-02
Tornado
1970-07-15
Hurricane Candy
1968-06-26
Tornado
1965-05-16
Hailstorm
1964-04-07
Hailstorm
1962-07-23
Tornado
1961-07-31
Hailstorm
1959-07-20
Tornado
1957-09-21
Hurricane Connie
1955-08-15
Tornado
1954-07-29
Tornado
1953-11-22
Tornado
1952-07-19