Hazard Score
270 Catastrophes Recorded
Summit County, Ohio
6 Cities with a Population of 547,070, and 222,781 Households
Summit County, Ohio, with a population of 540,333, faces a relatively moderate overall risk score of 85.52. The county's main hazards include hailstorms, thunderstorms, and floods, with a particularly high risk rating for hail events at 98.70. The area also experiences moderate risks from high winds and tornadoes, with a risk score of 73.85 for such events.
Specific climate factors in Summit County contribute to these risks, with a high frequency of lightning events (51.26 events per year) and a relatively low risk rating for earthquakes. The county's topography includes water bodies and mountain peaks, which can exacerbate flood risks and contribute to hailstorms in the region. Additionally, the area's proximity to fault lines and coastlines may increase the likelihood of certain hazards, such as earthquakes and hurricanes.
Historical events in Summit County, such as frequent hailstorms and thunderstorms, align with the risk assessment data provided. The county's location near Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River may also heighten flood risks during heavy rainfall events. As a result, residents and local authorities should prioritize preparedness and mitigation efforts to address the diverse range of hazards that Summit County faces.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Very Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Low
Flood Risk: Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Moderate
HAZARDS
79
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
44
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
132
Hazard Shelters
55
Fire Stations
12
Hospitals
24
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Summit County, Ohio, has a population of 547,070 with a population density of 1302.1 people per square mile. The population is predominantly White, making up 79.7% of the total population, followed by Black/African American at 14.3%. The county has a median age of 40.1, with a slightly higher percentage of females (51.1%) compared to males (48.9%). The average household size is 2.39, and the majority of households are owner-occupied (68.1%) compared to renter-occupied (31.9%).
Compared to other counties in Ohio, Summit County has a higher population density, median age, and percentage of owner-occupied households. The county also has a larger percentage of White residents compared to the state average. In terms of agriculture, Summit County has a total of 392 farms as of 2017, with an average farm size of 48 acres and a total of 10,653 crop acres. The average farm sale in 2017 was $32,156. These statistics indicate that Summit County has a significant agricultural presence compared to other counties in Ohio.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Fy23 Neri Rx Burns
2022-10-24
Lock 27
2022-05-01
Lock 27
2022-05-01
Stanford Fire
2021-05-16
Borrow Pit Prairie Rx
2021-05-11
Barlow Fire
2021-04-05
Hailstorm
2020-08-28
Tornado
2020-04-07
Hailstorm
2020-04-07
Hailstorm
2020-03-28
Hailstorm
2020-03-28
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2020-03-28
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2020-03-28
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2020-03-28
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2020-03-28
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2019-08-18
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2019-08-18
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2019-08-18
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2019-08-18
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2019-08-17
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2019-05-28
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2019-05-28
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2019-05-28
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2019-05-28
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2019-05-25
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2019-05-25
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2019-05-25
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2019-05-25
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2019-05-25
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2019-01-08
Hailstorm
2018-10-28
Tornado
2018-04-15
Hailstorm
2017-04-19
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2016-09-10
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2016-07-13
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2016-06-16
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2015-07-14
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2015-06-30
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2015-05-30
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2015-05-30
Tornado
2014-09-10
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2014-07-30
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2014-06-23
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2014-05-14
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2014-05-14
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2014-05-14
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2014-05-12
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2014-05-12
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2013-07-23
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2013-07-10
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2013-06-29
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2013-06-25
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2013-06-25
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2012-09-07
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2012-09-07
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2012-09-06
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2012-09-06
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2012-09-06
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2012-07-04
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2012-05-09
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2011-11-14
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2011-08-24
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2011-08-09
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2011-08-01
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2011-08-01
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2011-06-21
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2011-06-07
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2011-06-04
Tornado
2011-05-25
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2011-05-25
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2011-05-25
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2011-05-25
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2011-05-23
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2011-05-12
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2011-04-19
Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Hailstorm
2010-09-07
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2010-06-03
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2010-06-02
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2010-06-02
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2010-06-02
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2010-06-02
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2010-05-07
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2010-05-07
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2010-05-07
Flooding
Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
2010-03-10Hailstorm
2009-06-01
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2009-06-01
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2009-06-01
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2009-03-07
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2008-08-07
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2008-07-26
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2008-07-22
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2008-07-22
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2008-07-22
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2008-06-26
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2008-06-26
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2008-06-23
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2008-06-23
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2008-06-23
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2008-06-22
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2008-06-21
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2008-06-21
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2008-06-21
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2008-06-21
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2008-06-21
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2008-06-21
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2008-06-21
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2008-06-21
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Hailstorm
2007-08-09
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2007-07-24
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2007-06-21
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2007-06-08
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2007-06-08
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2007-05-01
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2006-07-31
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2006-07-27Hailstorm
2006-06-22
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2006-05-31
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2006-05-17
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2006-04-23
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2006-04-12
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2004-05-10
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2004-05-10
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2004-04-17
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2004-04-17
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2003-09-26
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-07-21Hailstorm
2003-07-07
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2003-07-07
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2003-06-29
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2003-05-10
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2003-05-09
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2003-04-04
Tornado
2002-11-10
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2002-09-19
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2002-09-14
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2002-07-04
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2002-05-31
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2002-04-28
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2002-04-19
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1999-10-13
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1999-07-28
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1998-08-25
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1998-06-30
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1998-06-12
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1998-06-02
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1998-04-09
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1997-06-25
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1996-08-08
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1996-07-16
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1996-06-11
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1996-06-04
Hurricane Opal
1995-10-06
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1995-07-15
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1995-06-28
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1995-06-28
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1995-06-27
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1995-06-22
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1995-06-21
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1995-06-21
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1995-06-21
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1995-06-03
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1995-06-03
Tornado
1995-05-28
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1995-05-24
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1995-05-10
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1994-09-25
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
1994-04-09Hailstorm
1992-08-30
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1992-07-30
Tornado
1992-07-12
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1992-07-10
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1992-06-14
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1992-06-14
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1990-09-06
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1990-09-06
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1990-06-30
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1988-08-02
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1988-05-15
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1986-06-16
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1985-05-31
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1985-03-28
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1983-07-21
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1983-07-21
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1983-07-17
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1983-05-02
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1981-04-28
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1981-04-28
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1980-07-21
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1980-07-11
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1978-07-27
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1978-07-27
Tornado
1978-06-07
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1977-07-31
Tornado
1977-06-30
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1976-08-13
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1976-08-13
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1976-07-11
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1976-07-11
Tornado
1973-06-03
Hailstorm
1970-07-29
Tornado
1970-04-02
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1969-06-30
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1964-07-21
Tornado
1963-04-19
Tornado
1962-05-23
Hailstorm
1962-05-23
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1959-07-01
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1955-06-21