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