Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 43566

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 43566, Ohio

ZIP 43566 covers part of the Waterville area, in the Great Lakes region. The surrounding region experiences cold winters with lake-effect snow in the north and warm, humid summers, with spring tornado risk and winter ice storms shaping the natural hazards that residents of this ZIP code face. Risk scores here are derived from FEMA data for the encompassing county.

FEMA rates ZIP 43566's composite natural disaster risk at 7.6 out of 10 — high risk. The area faces significant tornado risk, positioned where atmospheric conditions regularly generate severe rotating thunderstorms capable of producing violent tornadoes. Residents should also account for hail and ice storm risk in their preparedness planning.

ZIP 43566's risk score, considerably above the 5.8/10 state average and well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA, the highest-scoring are tornado, hail, and ice storm. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, ZIP 43566 residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for tornado 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.