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 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
- •9 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
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Tornado Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Columbus's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $29M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
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
- •15 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
High Wind Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 9
- •FEMA rates Columbus's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $3M from this hazard type
- •2 events on record in proximity
Nearby Cities
Protect Your Assets & Operations in Columbus
DisasterAWARE provides real-time monitoring and alerting for all hazard types in Columbus, OH and beyond. Better understand risks and impacts with real-time, early warning, and historical data to strengthen preparedness, response, and resilience.