Springfield, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Springfield is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Clark County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, inland flooding, and tornado.
Storm events near Springfield
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Springfield's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Springfield 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 Clark County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Springfield along with the rest of the county, not a Springfield-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 25 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 84.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 78.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 63.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 82.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 67.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 53.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 82.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 40 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 87.4 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 50.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 78.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 81.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 82 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Clark County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Springfield, OH at risk of?
Springfield 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 Clark County, where Springfield is located, are ice storm, inland flooding, and tornado.
What is Springfield's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Clark County, where Springfield is located, scoring 87.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Springfield a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Springfield carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Clark County.
Has Springfield had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 44 tornado, 94 hail, 140 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Springfield since 2016.