Sandusky, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Sandusky is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Erie County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, hail, and ice storm.
Storm events near Sandusky
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Sandusky's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Sandusky 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 Erie County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Sandusky along with the rest of the county, not a Sandusky-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 23 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 71.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 47 | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | 62.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 39.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 77.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 49.2 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 81.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 49.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 79.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 39.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 45.2 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 68.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 83.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Erie County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Sandusky, OH at risk of?
Sandusky 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 Erie County, where Sandusky is located, are winter weather, hail, and ice storm.
What is Sandusky's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Erie County, where Sandusky is located, scoring 83.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Sandusky a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Sandusky carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Erie County.
Has Sandusky had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 22 tornado, 32 hail, 25 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Sandusky since 2016.