Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: Moderate


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

4

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

1

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

1

Hazard Shelters

2

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania faces a relatively moderate overall risk score of 94.08, with specific risks such as flooding (RFLD) standing at 97.01, hail (HAIL) at 81.29, and tornadoes (TRND) at 95.07. The county has a relatively high risk of wind damage (HWAV) at 99.30, indicating vulnerability to severe weather events. The area experiences a high frequency of thunderstorms (LTNG), with a risk score of 82.98, suggesting a moderate risk of lightning-related incidents.

Montgomery County is situated inland and does not have a coastline, reducing the risk of coastal hazards such as hurricanes and storm surges. However, the region is susceptible to severe weather events like hailstorms and tornadoes due to its geographical location and topography. The presence of fault lines and mountain peaks in the area further contributes to the risk of earthquakes and landslides, although the risk levels for these specific events are relatively low. Additionally, the county's ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
12 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
1257 mm Moderately High

Average Humidity
76% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
7/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hailstorm

2019-05-29

Hailstorm

2019-05-29

Flooding

Tropical Storm Irene

2011-08-27

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2010-03-27

Flooding

Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B

2010-03-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-04-15

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2006-06-25

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2005-04-01

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-09-15

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1998-05-11

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1998-02-03

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1996-09-05