Zanesville, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Zanesville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Muskingum County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, inland flooding, and hail.
Storm events near Zanesville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Zanesville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Zanesville 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 Muskingum County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Zanesville along with the rest of the county, not a Zanesville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 33.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 83.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 51.8 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 62.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 56.3 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 26.2 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 67.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 79.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 43.1 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 72.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 84.7 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 70 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 61.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 66.6 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Muskingum County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Zanesville, OH at risk of?
Zanesville 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 Muskingum County, where Zanesville is located, are landslide, inland flooding, and hail.
What is Zanesville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Muskingum County, where Zanesville is located, scoring 84.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Zanesville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Zanesville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Muskingum County.
Has Zanesville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 17 tornado, 108 hail, 103 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Zanesville since 2016.