North Canton, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
North Canton 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 Stark County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, lightning, and inland flooding.
Storm events near North Canton
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of North Canton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to North Canton 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 Stark County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering North Canton along with the rest of the county, not a North Canton-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 49 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 91.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 78.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 84.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 87.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 84.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 34.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 97.8 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 58.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 89.9 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 59.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 93.6 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 86.2 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 88.9 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Stark County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
Other cities in Stark County:
More on Stark County:
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is North Canton, OH at risk of?
North Canton 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 Stark County, where North Canton is located, are hail, lightning, and inland flooding.
What is North Canton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Stark County, where North Canton is located, scoring 97.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is North Canton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — North Canton 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 Stark County.
Has North Canton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 10 tornado, 100 hail, 49 inland flooding events within 25 miles of North Canton since 2016.