Safest places to live in Ohio from natural disasters
The lowest natural-disaster risk in Ohio is in Adams County, Ashland County, Auglaize County, where FEMA rates few or no severe perils. The most exposed county is Cuyahoga County, driven by tornado. This page ranks every Ohio county by physical peril exposure, from official FEMA National Risk Index data.
Lowest-risk counties in Ohio
| County | Physical risk | Top severe peril |
|---|---|---|
| Adams County | Low | none rated high |
| Ashland County | Low | none rated high |
| Auglaize County | Low | none rated high |
| Carroll County | Low | none rated high |
| Champaign County | Low | none rated high |
| Clinton County | Low | none rated high |
| Crawford County | Low | none rated high |
| Defiance County | Low | none rated high |
Highest-risk counties in Ohio
| County | Physical risk | Driven by |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County | High | tornado |
| Hamilton County | High | tornado |
| Butler County | Elevated | tornado |
| Franklin County | Elevated | tornado |
| Lorain County | Elevated | tornado |
Dominant perils in Ohio
Across Ohio, the perils most often rated Relatively High or higher by FEMA are tornado. County rankings reflect physical exposure, not dollar value, so a county can rank low here even if it is densely developed. For a specific property, the flood zone and exact peril ratings matter more than the county summary.
Look up any Ohio address on the Safe Havens map, or read how Plattow scores risk and FEMA flood zones. See all states on the states index.