Lebanon, Pennsylvania: natural disaster risk
How exposed Lebanon is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Lebanon County.
Lebanon is a city of 26,536 people in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lebanon County relatively low for natural hazards overall, lower than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, hurricane and tornado, with about $43.2 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 441 storm reports in the county since 1956, including 19 tornadoes and 61 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 1 hurricane and 12 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 0.4% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Lebanon County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Lebanon
Full Lebanon 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.
- Know your evacuation zone and route before June 1.
- Ask about roof age, shutters and the separate wind or hurricane deductible on your home policy.
- Pick a shelter spot: a basement, or an inside room on the lowest floor with no windows.
- Turn on emergency alerts on your phone and keep a weather radio.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $27M | |
| Hurricane | $5M | |
| Tornado | $3M | |
| Strong wind | $2M | |
| Earthquake | $2M | |
| Cold wave | $2M | |
| Heat wave | $1M | |
| Lightning | $1M | |
| Drought | $526K | |
| Winter weather | $482K | |
| Hail | $165K | |
| Ice storm | $117K |
Homes in Lebanon
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.
Strongest tornadoes in Lebanon County
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All ›Common questions about Lebanon
Is Lebanon safe from natural disasters?
Lebanon is in Lebanon County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively low overall, lower than most of the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, hurricane, tornado. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Lebanon?
By expected yearly losses in Lebanon County, the top hazards are inland flooding (Moderate), hurricane (Moderate), tornado (Moderate). Lebanon County has been part of 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Lebanon get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 19 tornadoes in Lebanon County since 1950; the strongest was an F3 tornado on June 18, 1970. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county moderate.
Do I need flood insurance in Lebanon?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Lebanon County, about 0.4% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk moderate. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.