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extreme-heat Extreme Heat Risk in Ohio

Overall State Risk Score: 7/10

Ohio faces very high extreme-heat risk. Based on FEMA National Risk Index data for 1 major cities.

Seasonal pattern: June-September

Highest-Risk Cities in Ohio

1
Columbus, OH
Very High · 3 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 10

Notable Extreme Heat Events

Extreme Cold - Central and Southwest Ohio, United States

January 30, 2026 — WARNING

Columbus, OH

4,970,000 people exposed; $611,781M capital exposed

Extreme Cold - Eastern IN, Northern KY, Central/Southern OH, United States

January 25, 2026 — WARNING

Columbus, OH

5,950,000 people exposed; $712,775M capital exposed

Extreme Cold - East-Central IN, Northern KY _ Central/SW OH, United States

January 25, 2026 — WATCH

Columbus, OH

5,950,000 people exposed; $712,775M capital exposed

Other Hazards in Ohio

earthquake
Earthquake Risk
Score: 5/10
wildfire
Wildfire Risk
Score: 1/10
hurricane
Hurricane Risk
Score: 1/10
flood
Flood Risk
Score: 7/10
tornado
Tornado Risk
Score: 7/10
winter-storm
Winter Storm Risk
Score: 9/10
landslide
Landslide Risk
Score: 3/10
drought
Drought Risk
Score: 3/10
high-wind
High Wind Risk
Score: 7/10
tsunami
Tsunami Risk
Score: 0/10

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