Urbana, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Urbana is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Champaign County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, earthquake, and hail.
Storm events near Urbana
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Urbana's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Urbana 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 Champaign County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Urbana along with the rest of the county, not a Urbana-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 3.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 43.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 56.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 26.4 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 46.4 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 38.6 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 50.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 55.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 27.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 58.1 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 51 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 41.9 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 32.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 51.2 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Champaign County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Urbana, OH at risk of?
Urbana is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Champaign County, where Urbana is located, are ice storm, earthquake, and hail.
What is Urbana's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Champaign County, where Urbana is located, scoring 58.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Urbana a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Urbana carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Champaign County.
Has Urbana had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 30 tornado, 62 hail, 125 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Urbana since 2016.