Auglaize County

Ohio — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

41.8

National percentile: 42th

Auglaize County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 41.8, 42th national percentile), driven primarily by earthquake and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $15M.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025

Expected Annual Loss $15M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Low Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Very High Capacity to recover
Population 46K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Earthquake
Low $1M/yr
Hail
Low $614K/yr
Ice Storm
Low $151K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Earthquake Low 0.00 / yr $1M
Hail Low 3.33 / yr $614K
Ice Storm Low 0.78 / yr $151K
Winter Weather Low 11.84 / yr $98K
Tornado Low 0.25 / yr $2M
Riverine Flood Low 1.89 / yr $9M
Strong Wind Low 3.16 / yr $632K
Lightning Low 42.55 / yr $216K
Hurricane Very Low 0.01 / yr $33K
Cold Wave Low 4.89 / yr $710K
Landslide Very Low 0.07 / yr $396
Heat Wave Very Low 3.95 / yr $160K
Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $2K
Avalanche Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Coastal Flood Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Drought Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Tsunami Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Volcanic Activity Very Low 0.00 / yr $0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall natural disaster risk for Auglaize County?

Auglaize County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 41.8 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 42th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Auglaize County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Earthquake (Low, $1M EAL), Hail (Low, $614K EAL), Ice Storm (Low, $151K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Auglaize County compare to other Ohio counties?

Auglaize County ranks #64 of 88 Ohio counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.

What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?

EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Auglaize County's $15M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.