Steubenville, OH

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 18,029 · Part of Jefferson County

Steubenville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Jefferson County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, inland flooding, and hail.

Storm events near Steubenville

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Steubenville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Steubenville itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 20 events
Hail 114 events
Inland Flooding 164 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Jefferson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Steubenville along with the rest of the county, not a Steubenville-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 40.5 Very Low
Inland Flooding 81.6 Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 46.3 Very Low
Heat Wave 51.4 Relatively Low
Tornado 50.2 Relatively Low
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 7.9 Very Low
Drought 31.8 Relatively Low
Hail 74.6 Relatively Moderate
Hurricane 59.8 Relatively Low
Ice Storm 65.1 Relatively Moderate
Landslide 82.2 Relatively Low
Lightning 74.3 Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind 66.4 Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 41 Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Jefferson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Steubenville, OH at risk of?

Steubenville 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 Jefferson County, where Steubenville is located, are landslide, inland flooding, and hail.

What is Steubenville's biggest natural hazard risk?

Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Jefferson County, where Steubenville is located, scoring 82.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").

Is Steubenville a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Steubenville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Jefferson County.

Has Steubenville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 20 tornado, 114 hail, 164 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Steubenville since 2016.