Natural Hazard Risks in Columbus, OH
Population: 906K · Ohio
Columbus faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from winter storms (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both FEMA forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Columbus, OH.
Hazard Risk Overview
Winter Storm Risk
ExtremeFEMA: 9Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Columbus's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $43M from this hazard type
- •4 events on record in proximity
Flood Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •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
Tornado Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Columbus's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $29M from this hazard type
- •103 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
Extreme Heat Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Columbus's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $25M from this hazard type
- •3 events on record in proximity
High Wind Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 0
- •FEMA rates Columbus's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $3M from this hazard type
- •Average annual frequency: 1.8 events per year
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