Vandalia, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Vandalia 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 Montgomery County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, ice storm, and hail.
Storm events near Vandalia
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Vandalia's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Vandalia 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 Montgomery County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Vandalia along with the rest of the county, not a Vandalia-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 44.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 95.5 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 91.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 88.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 92.6 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 95 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 26.9 | Very Low |
| Hail | 95.7 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 49.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 96.3 | Very High |
| Landslide | 66.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 93.8 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 97.5 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 92.6 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Montgomery County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Vandalia, OH at risk of?
Vandalia 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 Montgomery County, where Vandalia is located, are strong wind, ice storm, and hail.
What is Vandalia's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Montgomery County, where Vandalia is located, scoring 97.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Vandalia a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Vandalia 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 Montgomery County.
Has Vandalia had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 57 tornado, 130 hail, 160 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Vandalia since 2016.