3
Moderate
Landslide Risk in Philadelphia, PA
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
FEMA: 3Historical: 3
Key Risk Factors
- 1 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
Last significant event: Landslide - North America, E of Ithaca, New York, United States (2025-03-19) — 10,600 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Landslides
Philadelphia is not in the top 10 for landslide risk among tracked cities.
How Philadelphia Compares
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Notable Landslide Events Near Philadelphia
Landslide - North America, E of Ithaca, New York, United States
March 18, 2025 — WARNING
10,600 people exposed; $1,301M capital exposed
Landslide Preparedness Tips
- 1.Learn the signs of an impending landslide — new cracks, tilting trees, unusual water flow
- 2.Avoid building near steep slopes, drainage channels, or past slide areas
- 3.Plant ground cover on slopes to stabilize soil and reduce erosion
- 4.Create proper drainage around your property to direct water away from slopes
- 5.Have an evacuation plan ready if you live in a landslide-prone area
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