Van Wert, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Van Wert 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 Van Wert County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, earthquake, and hail.
Storm events near Van Wert
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Van Wert's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Van Wert 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 Van Wert County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Van Wert along with the rest of the county, not a Van Wert-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 3.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 33.7 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 57 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 20.6 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 48.2 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 23.5 | Very Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 53.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 29.8 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 38.2 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 15.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 22.9 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 70.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 29.6 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Van Wert County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Van Wert, OH at risk of?
Van Wert 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 Van Wert County, where Van Wert is located, are strong wind, earthquake, and hail.
What is Van Wert's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Van Wert County, where Van Wert is located, scoring 70.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Van Wert a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Van Wert 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 Van Wert County.
Has Van Wert had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 30 tornado, 60 hail, 37 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Van Wert since 2016.