Climate Risk Summary

Zip Code 16563, Risk Profile

The primary drivers of climate-related financial risk in Penn State Erie (Behrend), PA (16563) are Inland Flooding, Strong Wind, and Lightning.

Understanding the Dollars

Expected Annual Loss (EAL) is a statistical average of property damage for this entire zip code over a standard year across all properties.

  • / It represents the "average cost" rather than a guaranteed yearly bill.
  • / It can be used to compare the relative risk from different hazards and across different neighborhoods.

Primary Risks

Inland Flooding

$46,836

Expected Annual Loss for Zip Code 16563

2.8Score

Very Low compared to US average

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Strong Wind

$7,732

Expected Annual Loss for Zip Code 16563

54.0Score

Relatively Low compared to US average

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Lightning

$7,322

Expected Annual Loss for Zip Code 16563

64.9Score

Relatively Moderate compared to US average

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Zip Code Risk Map

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Financial Risk Inventory

MAJOR DRIVER
Inland Flooding
$46,836
Score: 2.8
MAJOR DRIVER
Strong Wind
$7,732
Score: 54.0
MAJOR DRIVER
Lightning
$7,322
Score: 64.9
Tornado
$6,158
Score: 28.3
Winter Weather
$1,944
Score: 65.2
Cold Wave
$1,693
Score: 20.0
Hurricane
$1,502
Score: 45.1
Heat Wave
$840
Score: 3.2
Ice Storm
$695
Score: 23.7
Earthquake
$582
Score: 8.0
Hail
$446
Score: 23.0
Wildfire
$55
Score: 43.6
Landslide
$5
Score: 63.9

Recommended Mitigation Strategies

Recommended investments to protect your property value and reduce insurance liability based on your local risk profile.

💧Medium Investment

Inland Flooding Mitigation

Install a smart sump pump with battery backup and extend downspouts 10ft from foundation.

Risk Score: 2.8
💨Low Investment

Strong Wind Mitigation

Trim large trees back from the roofline and reinforce roof-to-wall connectors (hurricane straps).

Risk Score: 54.0
🏠Low Investment

Lightning Mitigation

General property maintenance and insurance review recommended.

Risk Score: 64.9

Methodology and Sources

Spatial Aggregation

Our "Atlas" risk scores are derived using a population-weighted spatial join. Because US Zip Codes and Census Tracts do not share perfectly aligned boundaries, a simple geographic average would be misleading. We utilize US Census Block Group population statistics to identify where residents actually live within a Zip Code. We then intersect these points with FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) hazard data to calculate a weighted exposure score.

Financial Projections (EAL)

Expected Annual Loss (EAL) estimates the average economic impact of natural hazards in dollars per year. This calculation incorporates three components: Exposure (the value of structures and agriculture), Annualized Frequency (historical probability), and Historic Loss Ratio (vulnerability of the area).

Primary Data Sources

  • FEMA National Risk IndexHazard frequency and loss data (v1.20.0)
  • U.S. Census BureauTIGER/Line 2025 Shapefiles & Decennial Population

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