Natural Disaster Risk in South Bloomingville
Ohio
Risk Summary for South Bloomingville
South Bloomingville scores 5.0/10 (Moderate risk), near the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Landslide.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: South Bloomingville, Ohio
South Bloomingville, in Hocking County, is a small community of about 941 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 South Bloomingville residents and property owners must navigate.
South Bloomingville's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.0/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The area faces significant landslide risk, where mountainous topography and saturated soils during wet periods combine to create hazardous mass movement conditions. Secondary hazards include lightning and ice storm.
Within Ohio, South Bloomingville's risk is, slightly below the 5.8/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Hocking County identifies landslide as the foremost hazard, followed by lightning and ice storm. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.
With a moderate risk rating, South Bloomingville 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 landslide is recommended.
What this means for South Bloomingville: Landslide preparedness
- Have an evacuation plan ready during periods of intense or prolonged rainfall.
- Watch for warning signs such as new cracks, tilting trees, or changes in water drainage on slopes.
- Standard insurance generally excludes landslide and earth-movement damage — ask about specialized coverage.
Local Factors for South Bloomingville
These city-level factors differentiate South Bloomingville from other communities in Hocking County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
941
RuralGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Moderate Continental
Latitude 39.4°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 2.4/10
Coordinates
39.3921° N, 82.6143° W
Hocking County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.