Salem, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Salem is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Columbiana County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, inland flooding, and landslide.
Storm events near Salem
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Salem's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Salem 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 Columbiana County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Salem along with the rest of the county, not a Salem-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 46.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 82.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 42.5 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 60.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 70 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 17.8 | Very Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 84.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 59.5 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 67.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 75.5 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 74.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 54.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 67 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Columbiana County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Salem, OH at risk of?
Salem 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 Columbiana County, where Salem is located, are hail, inland flooding, and landslide.
What is Salem's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Columbiana County, where Salem is located, scoring 84.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Salem a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Salem carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Columbiana County.
Has Salem had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 11 tornado, 66 hail, 54 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Salem since 2016.