Richland County
Ohio — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 61th
Richland County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 61.3, 61th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $22M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Ice Storm | High | 0.42 / yr | $842K |
| Hail | Medium | 3.85 / yr | $2M |
| Winter Weather | High | 9.95 / yr | $342K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.68 / yr | $14M |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 2.28 / yr | $982K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 2.37 / yr | $862K |
| Lightning | Medium | 40.65 / yr | $470K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.25 / yr | $2M |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.20 / yr | $2K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $385K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $45K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 4.26 / yr | $766K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $20K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Drought | 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 Richland County?
Richland County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 61.3 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 61th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Richland County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (High, $842K EAL), Hail (Medium, $2M EAL), Winter Weather (High, $342K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Richland County compare to other Ohio counties?
Richland County ranks #39 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. Richland County's $22M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.