Steubenville, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
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.
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.