Pickaway County
Ohio — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 51th
Pickaway County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 50.9, 51th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and ice storm exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $18M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | Medium | 3.70 / yr | $1M |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.85 / yr | $363K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.89 / yr | $12M |
| Lightning | Medium | 47.28 / yr | $464K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 12.26 / yr | $109K |
| Hail | Low | 3.02 / yr | $436K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 4.32 / yr | $602K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $376K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.27 / yr | $2M |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $1K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 1.75 / yr | $546K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $12K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 3.16 / yr | $372K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $8K |
| 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 Pickaway County?
Pickaway County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 50.9 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 51th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Pickaway County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $1M EAL), Ice Storm (Medium, $363K EAL), Riverine Flood (Low, $12M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Pickaway County compare to other Ohio counties?
Pickaway County ranks #51 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. Pickaway County's $18M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.