New Albany, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
New Albany is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Franklin County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, heat wave, and inland flooding.
Storm events near New Albany
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of New Albany's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to New Albany 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 Franklin County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering New Albany along with the rest of the county, not a New Albany-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 29.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 98.8 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 93.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 98.9 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 98.4 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 99.2 | Very High |
| Drought | 57.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 98.5 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 49.7 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 87.5 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 64.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 95 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 96 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 96.3 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Franklin County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is New Albany, OH at risk of?
New Albany is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Franklin County, where New Albany is located, are cold wave, heat wave, and inland flooding.
What is New Albany's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Franklin County, where New Albany is located, scoring 99.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is New Albany a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — New Albany carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Franklin County.
Has New Albany had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 23 tornado, 164 hail, 186 inland flooding events within 25 miles of New Albany since 2016.