Warren, Ohio: natural disaster risk
How exposed Warren is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Trumbull County.
Warren is a city of 38,912 people in Trumbull County, Ohio. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Trumbull County relatively moderate for natural hazards overall, about average for the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, tornado and strong wind, with about $43.9 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 695 storm reports in the county since 1955, including 26 tornadoes and 53 floods. About 0.4% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Trumbull County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Warren
Full Trumbull 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 | $29M | |
| Tornado | $6M | |
| Strong wind | $3M | |
| Hail | $2M | |
| Heat wave | $985K | |
| Lightning | $747K | |
| Earthquake | $624K | |
| Hurricane | $459K | |
| Cold wave | $416K | |
| Ice storm | $374K | |
| Winter weather | $271K | |
| Wildfire | $27K |
Homes in Warren
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 Trumbull County
Common questions about Warren
Is Warren safe from natural disasters?
Warren is in Trumbull County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively moderate overall, about average for 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 Warren?
By expected yearly losses in Trumbull County, the top hazards are inland flooding (Moderate), tornado (High), strong wind (High). Trumbull County has been part of 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Warren get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 26 tornadoes in Trumbull County since 1950; the strongest was an F5 tornado on May 31, 1985. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county high.
Do I need flood insurance in Warren?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Trumbull County, about 0.4% 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.