New Philadelphia, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
New Philadelphia is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Tuscarawas County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, landslide, and inland flooding.
Storm events near New Philadelphia
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of New Philadelphia's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to New Philadelphia 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 Tuscarawas County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering New Philadelphia along with the rest of the county, not a New Philadelphia-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 38.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 82.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 54.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 65.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 46.6 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 28.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 65.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 86 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 47.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 74.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 83.3 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 80.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 60.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 71.1 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Tuscarawas County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is New Philadelphia, OH at risk of?
New Philadelphia 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 Tuscarawas County, where New Philadelphia is located, are hail, landslide, and inland flooding.
What is New Philadelphia's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Tuscarawas County, where New Philadelphia is located, scoring 86 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is New Philadelphia a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — New Philadelphia carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Tuscarawas County.
Has New Philadelphia had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 7 tornado, 86 hail, 71 inland flooding events within 25 miles of New Philadelphia since 2016.