Wyandot County, OH
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Wyandot County has experienced 12 federally declared disasters since 1978, most recently Covid-19 in 2020. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Wyandot County's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, hail, and lightning, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Community vulnerability is relatively low (5th percentile nationally), indicating stronger recovery capacity than most US counties.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Wyandot County has been designated in 12 declarations since 1978, covering 4 disaster types including severe storm (6), snowstorm (3), biological (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2012 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| 2012 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms |
| 2008 | Snowstorm | Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
| 2007 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| 2005 | Snowstorm | Snow |
| 2005 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| 2004 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms And Flooding |
Showing the 10 most recent of 12 total declarations since 1978.
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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 30.5 | 6 | 1 | $965K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 45.5 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 17.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | 40.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 41.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Low | 59.5 | 5 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | 40.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low | 45.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate | 72.5 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low | 36.1 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Low | 47.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | No Rating | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 38.8 | 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
Wyandot County ranks in the 5th percentile (Very low) 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 | 5th | Very low |
| Socioeconomic status | 2nd | Very low |
| Household characteristics | 43rd | Low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 8th | Very low |
| Housing type & transportation | 12th | Very low |
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 | 1st | Very Low |
| Risk to homes | 1st | Very Low |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 26.3% | — |
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 Wyandot County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Wyandot County, Ohio are ice storm, hail, and lightning. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Wyandot County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Wyandot County has received 12 federal disaster declarations since 1978, including declarations in 2020. The most common disaster type on record is severe storm (6 declarations).
Has Wyandot County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
No federal disaster declarations have been recorded for Wyandot County since the start of 2024. Its most recent declaration on record is Covid-19 in 2020.
How does Wyandot County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Marion County, OH has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Low) and Morrow County, OH has the lowest (Very Low). Wyandot County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Wyandot County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Wyandot 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. Wyandot County's composite score of 17 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 17% of US counties.