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Ohio emergency preparedness
FEMA's National Risk Index puts Ohio's expected annual loss from natural hazards at about $3.1 billion, rated Relatively Moderate. The hazards with the largest expected losses are inland flooding, tornadoes and cold waves.
Weather alerts in Ohio right now
LiveNo weather warnings or watches in force right now. 3 advisories.
National Weather Service data, updated Oct 22, 2026, 7:46 AM ET. Not an official warning: follow your local NWS office. All US alerts →
Ohio's biggest natural hazards
FEMA's expected annual loss for each hazard, in dollars a year, and FEMA's rating, from the National Risk Index (December 2025).
HailRelatively Moderate$97 million a year
Get ready for inland flooding, tornadoes, cold waves and heat waves
Inland floodingFlood preparedness: flood watch vs warning, what to do and how flood insurance worksGear: Sump pump battery backups · Fireproof document safes
TornadoTornado preparedness: watch vs warning, where to shelter and what to do afterGear: Weather radios
Official help in Ohio
- State emergency management: Emergency Management Agency
- Turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone and sign up for your county's local alerts. Make a family plan.
- More Ohio government services: USA.gov
Build a kit for your household
Ready.gov's checklist, sized to who lives with you, with extras for the hazards you face.
Other states where inland flooding tops the list
Seasonal checklists for Ohio
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