Mansfield, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Mansfield is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Richland County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, hail, and winter weather.
Storm events near Mansfield
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Mansfield's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Mansfield 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 Richland County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Mansfield along with the rest of the county, not a Mansfield-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 35.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 71.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 56.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 68.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 62.3 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 43.9 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 88.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 44.7 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 89 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 56.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 68.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 70 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 87.7 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Richland County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Mansfield, OH at risk of?
Mansfield 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 Richland County, where Mansfield is located, are ice storm, hail, and winter weather.
What is Mansfield's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Richland County, where Mansfield is located, scoring 89 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Mansfield a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Mansfield carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Richland County.
Has Mansfield had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 24 tornado, 81 hail, 38 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Mansfield since 2016.