Youngstown, Ohio: natural disaster risk
How exposed Youngstown is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Mahoning County.
Youngstown is a city of 59,331 people in Mahoning County, Ohio. Parts of Youngstown also reach into Trumbull County. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Mahoning County relatively moderate for natural hazards overall, about average for the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, tornado and hail, with about $42.5 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 470 storm reports in the county since 1955, including 19 tornadoes and 24 floods. About 0.1% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Mahoning County, the county with most of the population Youngstown sits in. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Youngstown
Full Mahoning 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.
- Ask about the roof age and any impact-rated shingles.
- Check your home policy for a separate wind and hail deductible.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $27M | |
| Tornado | $7M | |
| Hail | $2M | |
| Strong wind | $2M | |
| Heat wave | $1M | |
| Lightning | $1M | |
| Earthquake | $822K | |
| Ice storm | $455K | |
| Hurricane | $433K | |
| Cold wave | $375K | |
| Winter weather | $243K | |
| Wildfire | $36K |
Homes in Youngstown
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 Mahoning County
Common questions about Youngstown
Is Youngstown safe from natural disasters?
Youngstown is in Mahoning County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively moderate overall, about average for the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, tornado, hail. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Youngstown?
By expected yearly losses in Mahoning County, the top hazards are inland flooding (Moderate), tornado (High), hail (High). Mahoning County has been part of 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Youngstown get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 19 tornadoes in Mahoning County since 1950; the strongest was an F3 tornado on August 5, 1956. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county high.
Do I need flood insurance in Youngstown?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Mahoning County, about 0.1% 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.