Natural Disaster Risk in Holloway

Natural Hazard Profile: Holloway, Ohio

Holloway, in Belmont County, is a small unincorporated community situated in the interior eastern United States. Its humid continental climate brings cold winters with lake-effect snow in the north and warm, humid summers, and in particular spring tornado risk and winter ice storms. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Holloway residents and property owners must navigate.

Holloway's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.8/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. High lightning activity is the primary natural hazard concern, driven by frequent severe thunderstorm development that produces dense ground strike patterns across the area. Secondary hazards include landslide and ice storm.

Within Ohio, Holloway's risk is, near the 5.8/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Belmont County identifies lightning as the foremost hazard, followed by landslide and ice storm. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, Holloway residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for lightning is recommended.