Crawford County

Ohio — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

35.2

National percentile: 35th

Crawford County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 35.2, 35th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $12M.

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

Expected Annual Loss $12M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Low Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Very High Capacity to recover
Population 42K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Ice Storm
Medium $431K/yr
Hail
Low $530K/yr
Winter Weather
Medium $105K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Ice Storm Medium 0.46 / yr $431K
Hail Low 3.65 / yr $530K
Winter Weather Medium 9.32 / yr $105K
Cold Wave Low 4.32 / yr $1M
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $332K
Riverine Flood Low 1.07 / yr $8M
Lightning Low 41.42 / yr $255K
Strong Wind Low 2.30 / yr $593K
Tornado Low 0.21 / yr $1M
Hurricane Very Low 0.01 / yr $25K
Landslide Very Low 0.06 / yr $323
Heat Wave Very Low 2.79 / yr $117K
Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $1K
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 Crawford County?

Crawford County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 35.2 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 35th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Crawford County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (Medium, $431K EAL), Hail (Low, $530K EAL), Winter Weather (Medium, $105K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Crawford County compare to other Ohio counties?

Crawford County ranks #67 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. Crawford County's $12M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.