Licking County
Ohio — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 79th
Licking County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 78.9, 79th national percentile), driven primarily by hail and landslide exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $48M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hail | High | 3.26 / yr | $4M |
| Landslide | Medium | 0.37 / yr | $82K |
| Winter Weather | High | 11.53 / yr | $405K |
| Strong Wind | High | 1.80 / yr | $2M |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 2.54 / yr | $33M |
| Ice Storm | High | 0.45 / yr | $761K |
| Lightning | High | 43.76 / yr | $1M |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 3.79 / yr | $2M |
| Drought | Medium | 1.94 / yr | $493K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $755K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.29 / yr | $2M |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $36K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 3.63 / yr | $704K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $25K |
| 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 Licking County?
Licking County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 78.9 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 79th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Licking County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hail (High, $4M EAL), Landslide (Medium, $82K EAL), Winter Weather (High, $405K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Licking County compare to other Ohio counties?
Licking County ranks #12 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. Licking County's $48M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.