Mansfield, OH

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 47,593 · Part of Richland County

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.

Tornado 24 events
Hail 81 events
Inland Flooding 38 events

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.