Ravenna, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Ravenna is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Portage County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, ice storm, and winter weather.
Storm events near Ravenna
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Ravenna's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Ravenna 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 Portage County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Ravenna along with the rest of the county, not a Ravenna-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 39.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 75.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 53.3 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 65.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 70.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 43.4 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 88 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 55.5 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 81.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 30.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 68 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 77.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 79.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Portage County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Ravenna, OH at risk of?
Ravenna 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 Portage County, where Ravenna is located, are hail, ice storm, and winter weather.
What is Ravenna's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Portage County, where Ravenna is located, scoring 88 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Ravenna a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Ravenna carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Portage County.
Has Ravenna had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 18 tornado, 100 hail, 65 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Ravenna since 2016.