Bowling Green, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Bowling Green is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Wood County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, tornado, and hail.
Storm events near Bowling Green
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Bowling Green's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Bowling Green 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 Wood County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Bowling Green along with the rest of the county, not a Bowling Green-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 13.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 75.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 13 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 69.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 47.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 80.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 51.7 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 75.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 43.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 83 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 30.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 46.6 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 57.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 72.9 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Wood County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Bowling Green, OH at risk of?
Bowling Green 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 Wood County, where Bowling Green is located, are ice storm, tornado, and hail.
What is Bowling Green's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Wood County, where Bowling Green is located, scoring 83 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Bowling Green a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Bowling Green carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Wood County.
Has Bowling Green had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 9 tornado, 73 hail, 28 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Bowling Green since 2016.