Washington Court House, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Washington Court House 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 Fayette County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, drought, and earthquake.
Storm events near Washington Court House
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Washington Court House's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Washington Court House 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 Fayette County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Washington Court House along with the rest of the county, not a Washington Court House-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 5.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 42.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 57.7 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 46.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 43.3 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 21.9 | Very Low |
| Drought | 65.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 49.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 33.1 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 66.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 35.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 41.8 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 33.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 32.7 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Fayette County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Washington Court House, OH at risk of?
Washington Court House 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 Fayette County, where Washington Court House is located, are ice storm, drought, and earthquake.
What is Washington Court House's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Fayette County, where Washington Court House is located, scoring 66.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Washington Court House a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Washington Court House 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 Fayette County.
Has Washington Court House had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 25 tornado, 54 hail, 127 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Washington Court House since 2016.