7
Very High
Extreme Heat Risk in Columbus, OH
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Columbus's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $25M from this hazard type
- 15 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Active in the last 12 months (7 events)
- Average annual frequency: 4.2 events per year
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Extreme Cold - Central and Southwest Ohio, United States (2026-01-31) — 4,970,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
Columbus is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.
How Columbus Compares
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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Columbus
Extreme Cold - Central and Southwest Ohio, United States
January 30, 2026 — WARNING
4,970,000 people exposed; $611,781M capital exposed
Extreme Cold - Southern Michigan, Northern Ohio, and Western Pennsylvania, United States
April 23, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Cold - United States
January 16, 2025 — WARNING
158,777,000 people exposed; $26,054,772M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Southern and Eastern United States
June 30, 2024 — WARNING
114,000,000 people exposed; $23,632,231M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Eastern United States
June 22, 2025 — WARNING
91,006,790 people exposed; $21,897,084M capital exposed
Extreme Heat Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stay hydrated — drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty
- 2.Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
- 3.Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- 4.Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning
- 5.Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle
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Score: 5/10
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Score: 1/10
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Score: 1/10
Flood Risk in Columbus
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Columbus
Score: 7/10
Winter Storm Risk in Columbus
Score: 9/10
Landslide Risk in Columbus
Score: 3/10
Drought Risk in Columbus
Score: 3/10
High Wind Risk in Columbus
Score: 7/10
Tsunami Risk in Columbus
Score: 0/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Indianapolis, IN
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Louisville, KY
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Chicago, IL
Score: 9/10
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