FEMA rates relative hail risk for Stark County as relatively high and reports FEMA annualized frequency of 4.742 per year for the area.
FEMA summary
FEMA's profile for Stark County reports FEMA annualized frequency of 4.742 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 Stark County.
Hail
FEMA combines its area-wide loss estimate and community data in this relative rating. Event frequency appears separately below.
Relative FEMA score
98.6/100
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 Stark County. It is not an estimate for a home or address.
City risk summary
For Canton, FEMA rates hail risk for Stark County as relatively high, with a relative score of 98.6/100. The next highest relative scores are winter weather at 94.4/100 and riverine flooding at 94.1/100.
Using FEMA data for Stark County, Canton is #4 among 12 covered Ohio entries for hail risk. Akron is about 20 straight-line miles from the Canton map point; its FEMA figures cover Summit County.
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The map shows Canton. All FEMA figures on this page cover Stark County.
The FEMA figures cover Stark County. Address-level conditions require local maps, building records, and property details.
FEMA rates relative hail risk for Stark County as relatively high. Its FEMA annualized frequency is 4.742 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, Canton is #4 for relative hail risk based on FEMA's score for Stark County. Homes within Canton can have different soil, elevation, construction, and hazard-zone conditions.
In FEMA's data for Stark County, the highest relative ratings are Hail (Relatively High), Winter Weather (Relatively High), and Riverine Flooding (Relatively Moderate). FEMA uses estimated losses and community data along with event frequency when assigning these ratings.
The hazard numbers cover Stark County. For an individual home, check local fault, flood, fire, evacuation, and building records for the exact address.
FEMA gives Stark County an overall relative risk rating of relatively low. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OH | 20 mi | Relatively High | 98.7 |
| Youngstown, OH | 43 mi | Relatively Low | 55.2 |
| Cleveland, OH | 49 mi | Relatively Low | 61.9 |
| Lorain, OH | 61 mi | Relatively Low | 56.5 |
| Newark, OH | 75 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.