Natural Disaster Risk in Struthers

Natural Hazard Profile: Struthers, Ohio

Located in the Great Lakes region in Mahoning County, Struthers is a city of approximately 10,295 residents. The humid continental climate that characterizes this part of Ohio — marked by cold winters with lake-effect snow in the north and warm, humid summers — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Struthers a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Struthers's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.7/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hail is the primary natural disaster concern, with severe storms delivering baseball-sized or larger hailstones that cause significant insured losses each year. Secondary hazards include wind and lightning.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Struthers's natural disaster risk is well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 5.8/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hail and wind, as measured by FEMA across Mahoning County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, Struthers residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for hail and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.