Sidney, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Sidney is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Shelby County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, lightning, and hail.
Storm events near Sidney
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Sidney's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Sidney 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 Shelby County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Sidney along with the rest of the county, not a Sidney-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 10.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 63.3 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 86.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 30.6 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 68.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 44.7 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 12.6 | Very Low |
| Hail | 74.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 40.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 70 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 54.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 75.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 52.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 67.1 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Shelby County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Sidney, OH at risk of?
Sidney 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 Shelby County, where Sidney is located, are earthquake, lightning, and hail.
What is Sidney's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Shelby County, where Sidney is located, scoring 86.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Sidney a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Sidney carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Shelby County.
Has Sidney had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 37 tornado, 63 hail, 112 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Sidney since 2016.