Natural Disaster Risk in Windsor

Natural Hazard Profile: Windsor, Ohio

Located in the Great Lakes region in Ashtabula County, Windsor is a small community of about 1,759. 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 Windsor a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

FEMA rates Windsor's composite natural disaster risk at 6.1 out of 10 — high risk. Coastal flooding is the dominant hazard, with storm surge from tropical systems and nor'easters capable of inundating low-lying shoreline areas well above normal tidal levels. Residents should also account for winter and wind risk in their preparedness planning.

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

With a high natural disaster risk rating, Windsor residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for coastal flood 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.