Medina, Ohio: natural disaster risk
How exposed Medina is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Medina County.
Medina is a city of 25,950 people in Medina County, Ohio. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Medina County relatively low for natural hazards overall, lower than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, tornado and strong wind, with about $35 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 526 storm reports in the county since 1959, including 30 tornadoes and 45 floods. About 0.3% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Medina County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Medina
Full Medina County report ›- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Pick a shelter spot: a basement, or an inside room on the lowest floor with no windows.
- Turn on emergency alerts on your phone and keep a weather radio.
- Secure outdoor furniture and trash bins before storms.
- Have trees near the house checked.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $21M | |
| Tornado | $6M | |
| Strong wind | $2M | |
| Hail | $1M | |
| Heat wave | $1M | |
| Cold wave | $1M | |
| Ice storm | $813K | |
| Lightning | $544K | |
| Winter weather | $423K | |
| Earthquake | $308K | |
| Wildfire | $48K | |
| Hurricane | $35K |
Homes in Medina
Older homes and mobile homes usually take more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes. Ask about roof age, flood history and retrofits before you buy or rent.
Strongest tornadoes in Medina County
Common questions about Medina
Is Medina safe from natural disasters?
Medina is in Medina County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively low overall, lower than most of the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, tornado, strong wind. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Medina?
By expected yearly losses in Medina County, the top hazards are inland flooding (Moderate), tornado (Moderate), strong wind (High). Medina County has been part of 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Medina get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 30 tornadoes in Medina County since 1950; the strongest was an F3 tornado on July 12, 1992. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county moderate.
Do I need flood insurance in Medina?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Medina County, about 0.3% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk moderate. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.