Brunswick, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Brunswick is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Medina County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, strong wind, and ice storm.
Storm events near Brunswick
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Brunswick's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Brunswick 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 Medina County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Brunswick along with the rest of the county, not a Brunswick-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 46.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 75.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 47.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 69.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 84.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 46.3 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 84 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 39.3 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 86.1 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 30 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 66.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 87.2 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 87.5 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Medina County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Brunswick, OH at risk of?
Brunswick 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 Medina County, where Brunswick is located, are winter weather, strong wind, and ice storm.
What is Brunswick's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Medina County, where Brunswick is located, scoring 87.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Brunswick a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Brunswick carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Medina County.
Has Brunswick had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 17 tornado, 115 hail, 100 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Brunswick since 2016.