Avon Lake, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Avon Lake is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Lorain County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, ice storm, and hail.
Storm events near Avon Lake
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Avon Lake's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Avon Lake 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 Lorain County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Avon Lake along with the rest of the county, not a Avon Lake-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 45.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 90.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 31.8 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 74.6 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 64.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 90.9 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 85.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 91.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 50.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 92.5 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 41.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 77.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 92.7 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 90.5 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Lorain County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Avon Lake, OH at risk of?
Avon Lake is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Lorain County, where Avon Lake is located, are strong wind, ice storm, and hail.
What is Avon Lake's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Lorain County, where Avon Lake is located, scoring 92.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Avon Lake a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Avon Lake carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Lorain County.
Has Avon Lake had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 13 tornado, 59 hail, 58 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Avon Lake since 2016.