FEMA rates relative ice storm risk for Clark County as very high and reports FEMA annualized frequency of 1.073 per year for the area.
FEMA summary
FEMA's profile for Clark County reports FEMA annualized frequency of 1.073 per year for ice storm. FEMA's relative risk rating for the area is very 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.
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Ice Storm
FEMA combines its area-wide loss estimate and community data in this relative rating. Event frequency appears separately below.
Relative FEMA score
96.1/100
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 Clark County. It is not an estimate for a home or address.
City risk summary
For Springfield, FEMA rates ice storm risk for Clark County as very high, with a relative score of 96.1/100. The next highest relative scores are tornado at 79.5/100 and earthquake at 77.7/100.
Using FEMA data for Clark County, Springfield is #1 among 12 covered Ohio entries for ice storm risk. Dayton is about 24 straight-line miles from the Springfield map point; its FEMA figures cover Montgomery County.
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The map shows Springfield. All FEMA figures on this page cover Clark County.
The FEMA figures cover Clark County. Address-level conditions require local maps, building records, and property details.
FEMA rates relative ice storm risk for Clark County as very high. Its FEMA annualized frequency is 1.073 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, Springfield is #1 for relative ice storm risk based on FEMA's score for Clark County. Homes within Springfield can have different soil, elevation, construction, and hazard-zone conditions.
In FEMA's data for Clark County, the highest relative ratings are Ice Storm (Very High), Tornado (Relatively Moderate), and Earthquake (Relatively Low). FEMA uses estimated losses and community data along with event frequency when assigning these ratings.
The hazard numbers cover Clark County. For an individual home, check local fault, flood, fire, evacuation, and building records for the exact address.
FEMA gives Clark 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 | Ice Storm rating | Relative score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | 24 mi | Relatively High | 85.8 |
| Middletown, OH | 42 mi | Relatively High | 88.8 |
| Columbus, OH | 43 mi | Relatively Moderate | 75.8 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 66 mi | Relatively Moderate | 73.6 |
| Newark, OH | 73 mi | Relatively High | 92.8 |
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Hazard 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.