Ohio Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (OH) | HomeRiskMap

Ohio is located in the Midwest region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in Ohio are flooding, winter storms, severe storms. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in Ohio is coordinated by the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in Ohio

Flooding flooding represents a high risk for homeowners in Ohio. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead of time… High Winter Storms winter storms represents a high risk for homeowners in Ohio. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead of… High Severe Storms severe storms represents a high risk for homeowners in Ohio. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead of… High Tornadoes Ohio has a moderate risk of tornadoes. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure, review… Moderate Earthquakes earthquakes poses a low risk in Ohio. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness protects… Low Extreme Heat extreme heat poses a low risk in Ohio. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness protects… Low Drought drought poses a low risk in Ohio. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness protects both… Low Landslides landslides poses a low risk in Ohio. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness protects… Low Hurricanes Ohio faces a very low risk from hurricanes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still know… Very Low Wildfires Ohio faces a very low risk from wildfires compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still know… Very Low