Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 43526

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 43526, Ohio

ZIP 43526 in Hicksville 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 43526 carries an overall risk score of 4.9/10, placing it in the moderate category. Large hail is the dominant natural hazard, with supercell thunderstorms regularly producing damaging hailstones capable of destroying crops, vehicles, and roofs. The area also faces notable exposure to tornado and ice storm.

Within Ohio, ZIP 43526'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 Ohio identifies hail as the foremost hazard, followed by tornado and ice storm. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

ZIP 43526's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that hail exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.