Fostoria, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Fostoria is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Seneca County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, ice storm, and winter weather.
Storm events near Fostoria
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Fostoria's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Fostoria 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 Seneca County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Fostoria along with the rest of the county, not a Fostoria-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 2.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 61.2 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 57.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 34.4 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 58 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 51.5 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 78.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 44.1 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 75.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 37.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 53.7 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 54.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 71.9 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Seneca County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Fostoria, OH at risk of?
Fostoria 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 Seneca County, where Fostoria is located, are hail, ice storm, and winter weather.
What is Fostoria's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Seneca County, where Fostoria is located, scoring 78.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Fostoria a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Fostoria carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Seneca County.
Has Fostoria had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 10 tornado, 53 hail, 30 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Fostoria since 2016.