7
Very High
Flood 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 $210M from this hazard type
- 107 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 20 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Average annual frequency: 3.5 events per year
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - Columbus, OH Region, United States (2025-07-10) — 488,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Columbus is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Columbus Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Columbus
Flood - Columbus, OH Region, United States
August 16, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Columbus, OH Region, United States
August 16, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Columbus, OH Region, United States
August 16, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Columbus, OH Region, United States
July 9, 2025 — WARNING
488,000 people exposed; $56,261M capital exposed
Flood - Columbus, OH Region, United States
June 14, 2025 — WARNING
131,000 people exposed; $17,658M capital exposed
Flood Preparedness Tips
- 1.Know if your property is in a flood zone — check FEMA maps
- 2.Consider flood insurance even if not in a high-risk zone
- 3.Never drive through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
- 4.Move valuables and important documents to upper floors
- 5.Install sump pumps and check valves in plumbing
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Score: 5/10
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Score: 1/10
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Score: 1/10
Tornado Risk in Columbus
Score: 7/10
Winter Storm Risk in Columbus
Score: 9/10
Landslide Risk in Columbus
Score: 3/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Columbus
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in Columbus
Score: 3/10
High Wind Risk in Columbus
Score: 7/10
Tsunami Risk in Columbus
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Indianapolis, IN
Score: 7/10
Flood Risk in Louisville, KY
Score: 7/10
Flood Risk in Chicago, IL
Score: 9/10
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