Chillicothe Ohio is home to the Mead Products company and sits adjacent to the former Rocky Mountain Arsenal-equivalent Ohio chemical weapons storage facility. The Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant — a Cold War uranium enrichment facility — operated just south of Chillicothe for decades and left significant environmental contamination. The Scioto River runs through Chillicothe and has caused major flooding events. The area also hosts defense manufacturing and has a history of industrial chemical exposure concerns.
// 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.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Military / Chemical / Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| County FEMA Declarations | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Flash Flooding |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 740-773-1185 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 680 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Ross County OH
Ohio · Tornado / Flash Flooding
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5/10
Low Risk