State Risk Profile

Ohio OH

Ohio's climate risks are led by heavy-rain flooding, hotter summers, and infrastructure strain in older housing markets.

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Statewide Profile

Population
11.8M
Insurance Market
Low Pressure
Cities Profiled
0
Last Reviewed
2026-06-06

Risk Summary

Ohio is mostly a flood-and-heat state, with river systems, urban runoff, and aging infrastructure shaping buyer risk.

Flooding affects both metros and smaller river communities, while heat is rising across the state.

Insurance Market

Insurance remains available, though repeated water losses and older housing can raise costs in exposed neighborhoods.

  • Basement flooding and stormwater issues matter in many Ohio markets.
  • Heat adaptation in older homes is becoming a more visible expense.

Notable Events

Significant state-level events

2022Flood

Northeast Ohio flooding

Heavy rain caused repeated flooding in parts of the state.

2023Extreme Heat

Midwest heat wave

Longer hot periods increased cooling demand across Ohio.

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