Bellefontaine, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
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.
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.