Fairborn, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Fairborn is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Greene County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, ice storm, and strong wind.
Storm events near Fairborn
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Fairborn's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Fairborn 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 Greene County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Fairborn along with the rest of the county, not a Fairborn-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 30.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 75.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 80.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 65.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 81.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 91.9 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 46.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 73.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 37.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 86.3 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 58.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 74.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 83.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 71.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Greene County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Fairborn, OH at risk of?
Fairborn 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 Greene County, where Fairborn is located, are cold wave, ice storm, and strong wind.
What is Fairborn's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Greene County, where Fairborn is located, scoring 91.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Fairborn a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Fairborn carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Greene County.
Has Fairborn had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 50 tornado, 126 hail, 175 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Fairborn since 2016.