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