Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 43451

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 43451, Ohio

ZIP 43451 in Portage sits in the Great Lakes region. Its humid continental climate produces cold winters with lake-effect snow in the north and warm, humid summers, and notably spring tornado risk and winter ice storms. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 43451 carries an overall risk score of 5.9/10, placing it in the moderate category. 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. The area also faces notable exposure to ice storm and tornado.

Within Ohio, ZIP 43451'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 Ohio identifies coastal flood as the foremost hazard, followed by ice storm and tornado. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 43451 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 coastal flood is recommended.