Moderate Risk Ohio  ·  Tornado / Flash Flooding

Butler County OH

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
390
Area
470
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Tornado / Flash Flooding
FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Butler County north of Cincinnati along the Great Miami River is one of the fastest growing counties in Ohio. The Great Miami River has flooded Butler County communities repeatedly including major events in 2018. Miami University in Oxford and Cincinnati Christian University create institutional emergency planning requirements. The county sits in a moderate tornado corridor as part of the Cincinnati-Dayton industrial and residential corridor.

// Preparedness Recommendations

  • Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
  • Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
  • Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
  • Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 5 / 10    Moderate Risk
Primary Hazard Tornado / Flash Flooding
Secondary Hazard Great Miami River Flooding
FEMA Flood Zone Moderate
Federally Declared Disasters 6
Last Major Event 2018 Flooding
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (513) 887-3000
Emergency Shelters 14 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes I-75 I-275 US-27 OH-4

// County Profile

County Butler County OH
State Ohio (OH)
Population 390
Area 470 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

// Major Cities

Middletown OH Hamilton OH

// Cities in This County

// Other Ohio Counties

// Nearby Infrastructure Risks

Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.

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Koch Foods Fairfield OH Poultry Plant
Food Processing  ·  Fairfield, OH  ·  Koch Foods Inc.  ·  5-mi risk zone
5/10 Moderate

Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.