Coshocton County, OH
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Coshocton County has experienced 16 federally declared disasters since 1969, most recently Covid-19 in 2020. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Coshocton County's highest-rated hazards are landslide, lightning, and hail, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. NOAA records 40 storm events in the county over the past decade.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Coshocton County has been designated in 16 declarations since 1969, covering 6 disaster types including severe storm (7), biological (2), flood (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2018 | Flood | Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 2012 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| 2012 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms |
| 2009 | Severe Storm | Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| 2005 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| 2004 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 2003 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
Showing the 10 most recent of 16 total declarations since 1969.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Very Low | 29.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 66.8 | 23 | 0 | $69K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 32.1 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low | 50.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | 46.8 | 1 | 0 | $100K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 40.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate | 76 | 19 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | 45.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low | 57.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate | 63.7 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 23.5 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate | 80.5 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Drought | Very Low | 28.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate | 87.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Coshocton County ranks in the 64th percentile (Moderate) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64th | Moderate |
| Socioeconomic status | 76th | High |
| Household characteristics | 72nd | Moderate |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 6th | Very low |
| Housing type & transportation | 53rd | Moderate |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 27th | Relatively Low |
| Risk to homes | 26th | Relatively Low |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 65.5% | — |
NOAA tracked 40 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 19 in 2016–20 vs 21 in 2021–25 (+11% — frequency increasing).
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Coshocton County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Coshocton County, Ohio are landslide, lightning, and hail. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Has Coshocton County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Coshocton County has received 16 federal disaster declarations since 1969, including declarations in 2020. The most common disaster type on record is severe storm (7 declarations).
Has Coshocton County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
No federal disaster declarations have been recorded for Coshocton County since the start of 2024. Its most recent declaration on record is Covid-19 in 2020.
How does Coshocton County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Licking County, OH has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Low) and Guernsey County, OH has the lowest (Very Low). Coshocton County is rated Relatively Low overall.
How is Coshocton County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Coshocton County's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Coshocton County's composite score of 49 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 49% of US counties.