Bucyrus, OH

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 11,567 · Part of Crawford County

Bucyrus is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Crawford County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, hail, and winter weather.

Storm events near Bucyrus

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

Tornado 17 events
Hail 78 events
Inland Flooding 39 events

County-wide hazard risk

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

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 3.1 Very Low
Inland Flooding 51.9 Relatively Low
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 52 Very Low
Heat Wave 26.2 Very Low
Tornado 42 Relatively Low
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 54.6 Relatively Low
Drought 0 No Rating
Hail 66.7 Relatively Low
Hurricane 36.1 Very Low
Ice Storm 79.6 Relatively Moderate
Landslide 29.5 Very Low
Lightning 50.2 Relatively Low
Strong Wind 49.4 Relatively Low
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 61.6 Relatively Moderate

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

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Bucyrus, OH at risk of?

Bucyrus is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Crawford County, where Bucyrus is located, are ice storm, hail, and winter weather.

What is Bucyrus's biggest natural hazard risk?

Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Crawford County, where Bucyrus is located, scoring 79.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").

Is Bucyrus a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Bucyrus carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Crawford County.

Has Bucyrus had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 17 tornado, 78 hail, 39 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Bucyrus since 2016.