Clinton County Disaster Risk
Clinton County, Pennsylvania
FEMA Risk Rating
Relatively Low
National Percentile
52th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#56
of 67 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
71th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 71% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Very Low
Higher than 15% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Very Low
Higher than 27% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Very Low
Higher than 33% of US counties
Hurricane
Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 67% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Clinton County, Pennsylvania
Clinton ranks among safer U.S. counties
A composite risk score of 51.78 places Clinton in the lower half of national disaster risk, earning a Relatively Low rating. This means residents here face significantly less natural hazard exposure than the average American county, though some localized flood and hurricane threats persist.
Pennsylvania's safest county profile
Clinton's score of 51.78 ranks substantially below Pennsylvania's state average of 67.45, making it one of the state's least hazard-exposed counties. Only a handful of Pennsylvania counties maintain lower composite risk scores, positioning Clinton as a relative safe haven within the state.
Notably safer than surrounding areas
Clinton's 51.78 score significantly underperforms both Clearfield County (67.11) to the west and Columbia County (62.05) to the southeast, offering measurably lower risk across almost all hazard categories. The county's northeastern location insulates it from many of the flood and seismic vulnerabilities that affect central and eastern Pennsylvania.
Flood risk outpaces other hazards considerably
While Clinton faces lower overall risk than most Pennsylvania counties, flooding remains the dominant concern with a risk score of 71.34. Tornado and wildfire risks remain minimal at 27.26 and 15.20 respectively, giving residents a relatively simple hazard landscape to prepare for.
Flood insurance should be your priority
Despite Clinton's overall safety, the 71.34 flood risk score means standard homeowners insurance won't cover water damage—a flood policy is essential for property protection. Given the county's low wildfire and tornado exposure, you can focus your preparedness efforts and insurance dollars on flood-related risks.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Clinton County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Clinton County
Risk Verdict
Clinton County has a below-average natural disaster risk profile, scoring at the 52th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Households in Clinton County benefit from knowing which individual hazard types — flood, wildfire, tornado, or hurricane — are the primary contributors.
Hazard Breakdown
Flood risk is Clinton County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 71th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Hurricane ranks second at the 67th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include earthquake (33th percentile), tornado (27th percentile), wildfire (15th percentile).
Preparedness Context
Clinton County's top natural hazard is flood risk, ranked at the 71th percentile nationally. Homeowners here should confirm whether they are in a FEMA-designated flood zone and check if standard homeowners insurance covers flood damage — it typically does not. Secondary hurricane exposure at the 67th percentile adds a second preparedness layer; households should review coverage options and alert sign-up for both hazard types. For most Clinton County households, the highest-return preparedness step is storing critical documents in digital cloud backup combined with a pre-designated family meeting point if communication is disrupted.
Regional Context
The Pennsylvania county average exceeds Clinton County's score by 15.7 composite points — placing this county in the lower-risk tier relative to its in-state peers.
Is your household prepared for Clinton County's hazards?
Review FEMA's county-specific preparedness checklists and emergency planning guides.
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Data Source
Risk data sourced from the FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Risk scores are relative rankings (0–100) across all US counties — not absolute risk measures. Higher scores indicate higher relative risk compared to other counties.
Disclaimer: This data is informational only. It is not financial, insurance, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making insurance or real estate decisions.