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