Bexley, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Bexley is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Franklin County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, heat wave, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Bexley
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Bexley's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Bexley 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 Franklin County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Bexley along with the rest of the county, not a Bexley-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 29.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 98.8 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 93.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 98.9 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 98.4 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 99.2 | Very High |
| Drought | 57.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 98.5 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 49.7 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 87.5 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 64.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 95 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 96 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 96.3 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Franklin County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Bexley, OH at risk of?
Bexley 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 Franklin County, where Bexley is located, are cold wave, heat wave, and inland flooding.
What is Bexley's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Franklin County, where Bexley is located, scoring 99.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Bexley a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Bexley carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Franklin County.
Has Bexley had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 22 tornado, 166 hail, 199 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Bexley since 2016.