Hocking County
Ohio — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 47th
Hocking County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 47.3, 47th national percentile), driven primarily by landslide and lightning exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $14M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Landslide | Low | 1.00 / yr | $35K |
| Lightning | Medium | 46.14 / yr | $494K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 2.50 / yr | $12M |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.86 / yr | $191K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 4.16 / yr | $325K |
| Hail | Low | 2.81 / yr | $222K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 11.42 / yr | $40K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $102K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.16 / yr | $599K |
| Drought | Low | 4.71 / yr | $31K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 1.36 / yr | $236K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $4K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 2.63 / yr | $142K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $4K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | 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 Hocking County?
Hocking County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 47.3 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 47th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Hocking County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Landslide (Low, $35K EAL), Lightning (Medium, $494K EAL), Riverine Flood (Low, $12M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Hocking County compare to other Ohio counties?
Hocking County ranks #55 of 88 Ohio counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a 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. Hocking County's $14M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.