Wilmington, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Wilmington 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 Clinton County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, drought, and earthquake.
Storm events near Wilmington
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Wilmington's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Wilmington 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 Clinton County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Wilmington along with the rest of the county, not a Wilmington-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 8.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 44.7 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 65.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 59.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 55.5 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 38.2 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 67.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 36.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 35.3 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 71.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 50.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 51.2 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 62.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 46.9 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Clinton County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Wilmington, OH at risk of?
Wilmington 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 Clinton County, where Wilmington is located, are ice storm, drought, and earthquake.
What is Wilmington's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Clinton County, where Wilmington is located, scoring 71.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Wilmington a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Wilmington 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 Clinton County.
Has Wilmington had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 47 tornado, 103 hail, 214 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Wilmington since 2016.