Wyandot County
Ohio — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 17th
Wyandot County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 17.4, 17th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $8M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.51 / yr | $324K |
| Hail | Low | 3.44 / yr | $479K |
| Lightning | Low | 41.37 / yr | $272K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $274K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 9.42 / yr | $70K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $43K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.24 / yr | $1M |
| Strong Wind | Low | 2.70 / yr | $539K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.08 / yr | $768 |
| Cold Wave | Low | 4.37 / yr | $718K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 1.04 / yr | $5M |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 3.00 / yr | $61K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $570 |
| 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 Wyandot County?
Wyandot County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 17.4 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 17th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Wyandot County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (Medium, $324K EAL), Hail (Low, $479K EAL), Lightning (Low, $272K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Wyandot County compare to other Ohio counties?
Wyandot County ranks #85 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. Wyandot County's $8M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.