Pickerington, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Pickerington is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Fairfield County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, landslide, and hail.
Storm events near Pickerington
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Pickerington's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Pickerington 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 Fairfield County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Pickerington along with the rest of the county, not a Pickerington-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 26.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 81.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 57.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 79.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 71.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 38 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 77.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 82.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 29.5 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 88.3 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 87 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 81.9 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 76.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 80.5 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Fairfield County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Pickerington, OH at risk of?
Pickerington 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 Fairfield County, where Pickerington is located, are ice storm, landslide, and hail.
What is Pickerington's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Fairfield County, where Pickerington is located, scoring 88.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Pickerington a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Pickerington carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Fairfield County.
Has Pickerington had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 20 tornado, 178 hail, 226 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Pickerington since 2016.