Findlay, OH

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 40,343 · Part of Hancock County

Findlay is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Hancock County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, ice storm, and tornado.

Storm events near Findlay

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

Tornado 9 events
Hail 62 events
Inland Flooding 27 events

County-wide hazard risk

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

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 1.9 Very Low
Inland Flooding 65.4 Relatively Low
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 60.6 Relatively Low
Heat Wave 29.6 Very Low
Tornado 67.3 Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 47.6 Relatively Low
Drought 0 No Rating
Hail 91.6 Relatively Moderate
Hurricane 39.6 Very Low
Ice Storm 77.6 Relatively Moderate
Landslide 24.4 Very Low
Lightning 38.9 Relatively Low
Strong Wind 53.2 Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 66.3 Relatively Moderate

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

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Findlay, OH at risk of?

Findlay 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 Hancock County, where Findlay is located, are hail, ice storm, and tornado.

What is Findlay's biggest natural hazard risk?

Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Hancock County, where Findlay is located, scoring 91.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").

Is Findlay a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Findlay carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Hancock County.

Has Findlay had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 9 tornado, 62 hail, 27 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Findlay since 2016.