Ashtabula, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Ashtabula is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Ashtabula County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, strong wind, and tornado.
Storm events near Ashtabula
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Ashtabula's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Ashtabula itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Ashtabula County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Ashtabula along with the rest of the county, not a Ashtabula-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 36.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 72.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 28.8 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 54.7 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 51 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 78.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 34.4 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 69.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 52.3 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 68.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 22 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 62.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 87.2 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 88.7 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Ashtabula County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Ashtabula, OH at risk of?
Ashtabula is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Ashtabula County, where Ashtabula is located, are winter weather, strong wind, and tornado.
What is Ashtabula's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Ashtabula County, where Ashtabula is located, scoring 88.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Ashtabula a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Ashtabula carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Ashtabula County.
Has Ashtabula had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 10 hail, 11 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Ashtabula since 2016.