Wooster, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Wooster is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Wayne County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, winter weather, and ice storm.
Storm events near Wooster
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Wooster's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Wooster 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 Wayne County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Wooster along with the rest of the county, not a Wooster-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 38.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 71.9 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 56.5 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 68.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 76.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 52.4 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 14.3 | Very Low |
| Hail | 90.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 52.1 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 82.8 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 40.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 76 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 81.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 86 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Wayne County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Wooster, OH at risk of?
Wooster is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Wayne County, where Wooster is located, are hail, winter weather, and ice storm.
What is Wooster's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Wayne County, where Wooster is located, scoring 90.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Wooster a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Wooster carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Wayne County.
Has Wooster had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 18 tornado, 65 hail, 47 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Wooster since 2016.