Logan County
Ohio — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 53th
Logan County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 53.2, 53th national percentile), driven primarily by hail and ice storm exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $19M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hail | Medium | 3.32 / yr | $761K |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.72 / yr | $313K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 11.89 / yr | $136K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $806K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 2.14 / yr | $13M |
| Landslide | Low | 0.12 / yr | $4K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.30 / yr | $2M |
| Cold Wave | Low | 4.95 / yr | $1M |
| Strong Wind | Low | 2.54 / yr | $514K |
| Lightning | Low | 44.39 / yr | $198K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $26K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 3.79 / yr | $128K |
| Drought | Very Low | 0.33 / yr | $18K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $2K |
| 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 Logan County?
Logan County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 53.2 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 53th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Logan County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hail (Medium, $761K EAL), Ice Storm (Medium, $313K EAL), Winter Weather (Medium, $136K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Logan County compare to other Ohio counties?
Logan County ranks #48 of 88 Ohio counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a 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. Logan County's $19M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.