Niles, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Niles is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Trumbull County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, hail, and tornado.
Storm events near Niles
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Niles's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Niles 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 Trumbull County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Niles along with the rest of the county, not a Niles-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 43.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 88.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 69.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 75.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 90.8 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 33.8 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 93 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 69.4 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 81.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 24.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 84.4 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 96.9 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 87.1 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Trumbull County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Niles, OH at risk of?
Niles is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Trumbull County, where Niles is located, are strong wind, hail, and tornado.
What is Niles's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Trumbull County, where Niles is located, scoring 96.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Niles a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Niles carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Trumbull County.
Has Niles had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 15 tornado, 95 hail, 75 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Niles since 2016.