Celina, OH

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 10,945 · Part of Mercer County

Celina 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 Mercer County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, tornado, and hail.

Storm events near Celina

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

Tornado 40 events
Hail 56 events
Inland Flooding 71 events

County-wide hazard risk

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

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 6.5 Very Low
Inland Flooding 42.1 Relatively Low
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 73.8 Relatively Low
Heat Wave 17.4 Very Low
Tornado 67 Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 30.4 Relatively Low
Drought 0 No Rating
Hail 64.1 Relatively Low
Hurricane 38.9 Very Low
Ice Storm 45.1 Relatively Low
Landslide 20.9 Very Low
Lightning 25.8 Relatively Low
Strong Wind 48.9 Relatively Low
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 28.3 Relatively Low

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

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Celina, OH at risk of?

Celina 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 Mercer County, where Celina is located, are earthquake, tornado, and hail.

What is Celina's biggest natural hazard risk?

Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Mercer County, where Celina is located, scoring 73.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").

Is Celina a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Celina 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 Mercer County.

Has Celina had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 40 tornado, 56 hail, 71 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Celina since 2016.