Beachwood, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Beachwood is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Cuyahoga County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, tornado, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Beachwood
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Beachwood's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Beachwood 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 Cuyahoga County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Beachwood along with the rest of the county, not a Beachwood-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 56.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 98.7 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 33 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 89.6 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 97.7 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 99 | Very High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 99.7 | Very High |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 55.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 62.4 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 92.6 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 34.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 93.1 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 96.6 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 96.4 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Cuyahoga County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Beachwood, OH at risk of?
Beachwood is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Cuyahoga County, where Beachwood is located, are cold wave, tornado, and inland flooding.
What is Beachwood's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Cuyahoga County, where Beachwood is located, scoring 99.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Beachwood a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Beachwood carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Cuyahoga County.
Has Beachwood had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 17 tornado, 90 hail, 91 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Beachwood since 2016.