Marion, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Marion is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Marion County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, strong wind, and hail.
Storm events near Marion
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Marion's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Marion 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 Marion County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Marion along with the rest of the county, not a Marion-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 3.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 64.9 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 69.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 40.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 62.9 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 85.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 81.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 44.8 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 75 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 31.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 57.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 84.3 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 76.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Marion County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Marion, OH at risk of?
Marion 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 Marion County, where Marion is located, are cold wave, strong wind, and hail.
What is Marion's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Marion County, where Marion is located, scoring 85.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Marion a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Marion carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Marion County.
Has Marion had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 14 tornado, 41 hail, 64 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Marion since 2016.