Clinton County
Ohio — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 34th
Clinton County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 34.0, 34th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and drought exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $12M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Ice Storm | Medium | 1.19 / yr | $251K |
| Drought | Medium | 2.16 / yr | $476K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $661K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 2.06 / yr | $832K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 5.32 / yr | $607K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.26 / yr | $2M |
| Lightning | Low | 47.96 / yr | $259K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.08 / yr | $1K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 11.79 / yr | $62K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.68 / yr | $6M |
| Cold Wave | Low | 3.42 / yr | $656K |
| Hail | Low | 3.38 / yr | $168K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $23K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $3K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Clinton County?
Clinton County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 34.0 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 34th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Clinton County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (Medium, $251K EAL), Drought (Medium, $476K EAL), Earthquake (Low, $661K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Clinton County compare to other Ohio counties?
Clinton County ranks #68 of 88 Ohio counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Clinton County's $12M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.