Mentor, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Mentor is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Lake County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, inland flooding, and strong wind.
Storm events near Mentor
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Mentor's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Mentor 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 Lake County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Mentor along with the rest of the county, not a Mentor-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 28.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 86.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 38.6 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 60.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 67.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 75.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 61.6 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 77.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 49.5 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 80.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 19.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 62.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 85.1 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 95 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Lake County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Mentor, OH at risk of?
Mentor 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 Lake County, where Mentor is located, are winter weather, inland flooding, and strong wind.
What is Mentor's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Lake County, where Mentor is located, scoring 95 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Mentor a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Mentor carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Lake County.
Has Mentor had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 14 tornado, 50 hail, 42 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Mentor since 2016.