Youngstown, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Youngstown 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 Mahoning County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, strong wind, and lightning.
Storm events near Youngstown
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Youngstown's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Youngstown 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 Mahoning County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Youngstown along with the rest of the county, not a Youngstown-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 48.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 88.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 73.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 78.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 91.2 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 31.5 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 94.8 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 68.5 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 83.6 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 28 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 92.1 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 93.1 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 85.8 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Mahoning County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Youngstown, OH at risk of?
Youngstown 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 Mahoning County, where Youngstown is located, are hail, strong wind, and lightning.
What is Youngstown's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Mahoning County, where Youngstown is located, scoring 94.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Youngstown a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Youngstown 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 Mahoning County.
Has Youngstown had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 16 tornado, 102 hail, 109 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Youngstown since 2016.