Sylvania, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Sylvania is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Lucas County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, hail, and ice storm.
Storm events near Sylvania
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Sylvania's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Sylvania 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 Lucas County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Sylvania along with the rest of the county, not a Sylvania-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 36.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 95.4 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 42.8 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 88.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 85.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 97.3 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 92 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 39 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 96 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 56.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 95.8 | Very High |
| Landslide | 37.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 90.4 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 94.6 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 86.6 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Lucas County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Sylvania, OH at risk of?
Sylvania is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Lucas County, where Sylvania is located, are tornado, hail, and ice storm.
What is Sylvania's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Lucas County, where Sylvania is located, scoring 97.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Sylvania a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Sylvania carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Lucas County.
Has Sylvania had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 10 tornado, 70 hail, 13 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Sylvania since 2016.