Hudson, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Hudson is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Summit County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, strong wind, and winter weather.
Storm events near Hudson
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Hudson's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Hudson 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 Summit County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Hudson along with the rest of the county, not a Hudson-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 53.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 94 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 78.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 90.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 91.1 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 75.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 99.2 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 61.2 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 95 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 51.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 95.4 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 97 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 95.5 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Summit County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Hudson, OH at risk of?
Hudson is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Summit County, where Hudson is located, are hail, strong wind, and winter weather.
What is Hudson's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Summit County, where Hudson is located, scoring 99.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Hudson a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Hudson carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Summit County.
Has Hudson had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 16 tornado, 125 hail, 92 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Hudson since 2016.