Stark County, Ohio, with a population of 374,812, faces a relatively low overall risk rating of 82.12, with a high resilience rating of 86.25. The county has a low risk of tornadoes (TRND) and relatively low risks of flooding (RFLD) and winter storms (WNTW). However, it experiences a moderate risk of hailstorms (HAIL) and windstorms (SWND), with relatively high and moderate risk ratings, respectively. The area also has a low risk of earthquakes (ERQK) and lightning strikes (LTNG), with relatively low and high risk ratings, respectively.

Specific climate factors in Stark County, Ohio, include a high frequency of lightning events (LTNG) at 57.30 occurrences per year, as well as frequent hail events (HAIL) at 4.74 occurrences per year. The county also experiences moderate risks of windstorms (SWND) and relatively low risks of tornadoes (TRND) and winter storms (WNTW). The region's geological features, including fault lines and water bodies, contribute ... Read More