Bellefontaine, OH

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 14,100 · Part of Logan County

Bellefontaine is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Logan County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, ice storm, and winter weather.

Storm events near Bellefontaine

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Bellefontaine's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Bellefontaine itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 19 events
Hail 46 events
Inland Flooding 127 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Logan County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Bellefontaine along with the rest of the county, not a Bellefontaine-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 6.7 Very Low
Inland Flooding 67.7 Relatively Low
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 69.2 Relatively Low
Heat Wave 27.9 Very Low
Tornado 61.2 Relatively Low
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 54.1 Relatively Low
Drought 27.3 Very Low
Hail 75.4 Relatively Moderate
Hurricane 36.6 Very Low
Ice Storm 75.1 Relatively Moderate
Landslide 65.6 Relatively Low
Lightning 43.3 Relatively Low
Strong Wind 45.4 Relatively Low
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 69.5 Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Logan County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Bellefontaine, OH at risk of?

Bellefontaine 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 Logan County, where Bellefontaine is located, are hail, ice storm, and winter weather.

What is Bellefontaine's biggest natural hazard risk?

Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Logan County, where Bellefontaine is located, scoring 75.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").

Is Bellefontaine a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Bellefontaine carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Logan County.

Has Bellefontaine had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 19 tornado, 46 hail, 127 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Bellefontaine since 2016.