Coshocton, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Coshocton is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Coshocton County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, lightning, and hail.
Storm events near Coshocton
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Coshocton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Coshocton 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 Coshocton County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Coshocton along with the rest of the county, not a Coshocton-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 29.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 66.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 32.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 50.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 46.8 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 23.5 | Very Low |
| Drought | 28.8 | Very Low |
| Hail | 76 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 40.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 63.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 87.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 80.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 45.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 57.6 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Coshocton County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Coshocton, OH at risk of?
Coshocton 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 Coshocton County, where Coshocton is located, are landslide, lightning, and hail.
What is Coshocton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Coshocton County, where Coshocton is located, scoring 87.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Coshocton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Coshocton carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Coshocton County.
Has Coshocton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 12 tornado, 80 hail, 55 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Coshocton since 2016.