Circleville, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Circleville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Pickaway County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, ice storm, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Circleville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Circleville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Circleville 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 Pickaway County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Circleville along with the rest of the county, not a Circleville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 18.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 66 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 54 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 58.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 52.9 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 25.5 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 83.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 61.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 26.7 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 76.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 48.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 65.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 46.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 62.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Pickaway County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Circleville, OH at risk of?
Circleville 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 Pickaway County, where Circleville is located, are drought, ice storm, and inland flooding.
What is Circleville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Pickaway County, where Circleville is located, scoring 83.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Circleville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Circleville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Pickaway County.
Has Circleville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 22 tornado, 100 hail, 217 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Circleville since 2016.