Medina, OH

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 25,757 · Part of Medina County

Medina is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Medina County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, strong wind, and ice storm.

Storm events near Medina

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Medina's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Medina itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 18 events
Hail 112 events
Inland Flooding 88 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Medina County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Medina along with the rest of the county, not a Medina-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 46.6 Very Low
Inland Flooding 75.5 Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 47.6 Very Low
Heat Wave 69.1 Relatively Low
Tornado 84.6 Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 46.3 Relatively Low
Drought 0 No Rating
Hail 84 Relatively Moderate
Hurricane 39.3 Very Low
Ice Storm 86.1 Relatively High
Landslide 30 Very Low
Lightning 66.5 Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind 87.2 Relatively High
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 87.5 Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Medina County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Medina, OH at risk of?

Medina 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 Medina County, where Medina is located, are winter weather, strong wind, and ice storm.

What is Medina's biggest natural hazard risk?

Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Medina County, where Medina is located, scoring 87.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").

Is Medina a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Medina carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Medina County.

Has Medina had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 18 tornado, 112 hail, 88 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Medina since 2016.