Levittown, Pennsylvania: natural disaster risk
How exposed Levittown is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Bucks County.
Levittown is a community of 50,926 people in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Bucks County relatively high for natural hazards overall, higher than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, earthquake and tornado, with about $203 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 934 storm reports in the county since 1950, including 29 tornadoes and 177 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 3 hurricanes and 17 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 1.2% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Bucks County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Levittown
Full Bucks 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.
- 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 | $141M | |
| Earthquake | $13M | |
| Tornado | $10M | |
| Cold wave | $9M | |
| Heat wave | $7M | |
| Hurricane | $7M | |
| Ice storm | $4M | |
| Strong wind | $3M | |
| Winter weather | $2M | |
| Lightning | $2M | |
| Drought | $926K | |
| Coastal flooding | $922K |
Homes in Levittown
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 Levittown
Is Levittown safe from natural disasters?
Levittown is in Bucks County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively high overall, higher than most of the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, earthquake, tornado. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Levittown?
By expected yearly losses in Bucks County, the top hazards are inland flooding (High), earthquake (Moderate), tornado (High). Bucks County has been part of 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Levittown get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 29 tornadoes in Bucks County since 1950; the strongest was an EF3 tornado on July 29, 2021 near Belmont Hills. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county high.
Do I need flood insurance in Levittown?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Bucks County, about 1.2% 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.