Meigs County
Ohio — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 53th
Meigs County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 53.0, 53th national percentile), driven primarily by landslide and ice storm 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
| Landslide | Medium | 1.08 / yr | $34K |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.65 / yr | $190K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 3.07 / yr | $10M |
| Heat Wave | Low | 3.63 / yr | $511K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $85K |
| Drought | Low | 5.35 / yr | $92K |
| Lightning | Low | 46.42 / yr | $143K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $104K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 1.06 / yr | $209K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.11 / yr | $252K |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.87 / yr | $59K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 7.74 / yr | $11K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 1.11 / yr | $125K |
| 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 Meigs County?
Meigs County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 53.0 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 Meigs County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Landslide (Medium, $34K EAL), Ice Storm (Medium, $190K EAL), Riverine Flood (Low, $10M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Meigs County compare to other Ohio counties?
Meigs County ranks #49 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. Meigs County's $12M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.