FEMA rates relative hail risk for Summit County as relatively high and reports FEMA annualized frequency of 4.375 per year for the area.
FEMA summary
FEMA's profile for Summit County reports FEMA annualized frequency of 4.375 per year for hail. FEMA's relative risk rating for the area is relatively high; the annualized frequency is a separate measure.
Hazard metrics cover FEMA county-equivalent geographies rather than individual addresses or parcels. Use local or state hazard maps before making a property, insurance, retrofit, or evacuation decision.
Select a hazard to inspect FEMA's figures for Summit County.
Hail
FEMA combines its area-wide loss estimate and community data in this relative rating. Event frequency appears separately below.
Relative FEMA score
98.7/100
Occurrence thresholds vary by hazard. The FEMA methodology defines the value for each hazard.
The area loss estimate combines FEMA's modeled losses to buildings, population, and agriculture across Summit County. It is not an estimate for a home or address.
City risk summary
For Akron, FEMA rates hail risk for Summit County as relatively high, with a relative score of 98.7/100. The next highest relative scores are winter weather at 97.7/100 and riverine flooding at 95.0/100.
Using FEMA data for Summit County, Akron is #2 among 12 covered Ohio entries for hail risk. Canton is about 20 straight-line miles from the Akron map point; its FEMA figures cover Stark County.
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The map shows Akron. All FEMA figures on this page cover Summit County.
The FEMA figures cover Summit County. Address-level conditions require local maps, building records, and property details.
FEMA rates relative hail risk for Summit County as relatively high. Its FEMA annualized frequency is 4.375 per year. Damage at a specific address also depends on the building, soil, elevation, and exact hazard zone.
Among 12 Ohio cities covered by this directory, Akron is #2 for relative hail risk based on FEMA's score for Summit County. Homes within Akron can have different soil, elevation, construction, and hazard-zone conditions.
In FEMA's data for Summit County, the highest relative ratings are Hail (Relatively High), Winter Weather (Very High), and Riverine Flooding (Relatively High). FEMA uses estimated losses and community data along with event frequency when assigning these ratings.
The hazard numbers cover Summit County. For an individual home, check local fault, flood, fire, evacuation, and building records for the exact address.
FEMA gives Summit County an overall relative risk rating of relatively moderate. Conditions at a specific home depend on its hazard zones, building type, maintenance, insurance, and access to evacuation routes and emergency services.
Start with this step: Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions. Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions. Use Ready.gov Be Informed and local emergency guidance for a complete plan.
Distances are measured between city coordinates.
| City | Distance | Hail rating | Relative score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton, OH | 20 mi | Relatively High | 98.6 |
| Cleveland, OH | 29 mi | Relatively Low | 61.9 |
| Lorain, OH | 42 mi | Relatively Low | 56.5 |
| Youngstown, OH | 46 mi | Relatively Low | 55.2 |
| Newark, OH | 84 mi | Relatively Moderate | 95.4 |
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View productHazard metrics come from FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 (March 2023). City population and coordinates come from SimpleMaps US Cities Database. For current conditions, use official local maps, warnings, inspections, and professional advice.