Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania: natural disaster risk
How exposed Drexel Hill is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Delaware County.
Drexel Hill is a community of 30,451 people in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Delaware County relatively moderate for natural hazards overall, about average for the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, earthquake and heat wave, with about $135 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 693 storm reports in the county since 1957, including 5 tornadoes and 209 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 2 hurricanes and 18 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 0.7% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Delaware County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Drexel Hill
Full Delaware County report ›- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Ask whether an older house is bolted to its foundation.
- Consider separate earthquake insurance where risk is high.
- Check that cooling works before summer.
- Know where the nearest cooling center is.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $74M | |
| Earthquake | $13M | |
| Heat wave | $13M | |
| Tornado | $9M | |
| Cold wave | $9M | |
| Hurricane | $6M | |
| Strong wind | $5M | |
| Winter weather | $2M | |
| Lightning | $2M | |
| Ice storm | $750K | |
| Coastal flooding | $730K | |
| Drought | $209K |
Homes in Drexel Hill
Older homes and mobile homes usually take more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes. Ask about roof age, flood history and retrofits before you buy or rent.
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All ›Common questions about Drexel Hill
Is Drexel Hill safe from natural disasters?
Drexel Hill is in Delaware County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively moderate overall, about average for the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, earthquake, heat wave. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Drexel Hill?
By expected yearly losses in Delaware County, the top hazards are inland flooding (High), earthquake (Moderate), heat wave (High). Delaware County has been part of 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Drexel Hill get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 5 tornadoes in Delaware County since 1950; the strongest was an F2 tornado on June 29, 1973. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county high.
Do I need flood insurance in Drexel Hill?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Delaware County, about 0.7% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk high. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.