Newark, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Newark is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Licking County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, landslide, and winter weather.
Storm events near Newark
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Newark's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Newark 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 Licking County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Newark along with the rest of the county, not a Newark-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 42.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 86 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 65.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 79.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 61.5 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 37.3 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 66.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 96.5 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 35.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 85.9 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 91.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 84.6 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 86.8 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 87.7 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Licking County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Newark, OH at risk of?
Newark 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 Licking County, where Newark is located, are hail, landslide, and winter weather.
What is Newark's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Licking County, where Newark is located, scoring 96.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Newark a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Newark carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Licking County.
Has Newark had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 18 tornado, 117 hail, 134 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Newark since 2016.