Fremont, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Fremont is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Sandusky County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, ice storm, and winter weather.
Storm events near Fremont
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Fremont's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Fremont 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 Sandusky County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Fremont along with the rest of the county, not a Fremont-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 6.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 67.7 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 32 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 62.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 37.8 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 71.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 49 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 80.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 44.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 80.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 32.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 54.4 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 73.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 78.5 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Sandusky County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Fremont, OH at risk of?
Fremont 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 Sandusky County, where Fremont is located, are hail, ice storm, and winter weather.
What is Fremont's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Sandusky County, where Fremont is located, scoring 80.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Fremont a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Fremont carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Sandusky County.
Has Fremont had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 16 tornado, 50 hail, 23 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Fremont since 2016.