HAZARDS

0

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

4

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Arenac County, Michigan, has a very low overall hazard risk rating of 7.44, with a population of 14,991 and a total building value of $4,439,639,351. The county faces various climate risks, including moderate risk from wildfires and relatively low risk from tornadoes and winter storms. The county has a relatively low risk from flooding, with a 50% annual frequency of flood events, which can impact the population and infrastructure.

Geologically, Arenac County is situated along the Lake Huron coastline, which can lead to increased risks from hurricanes and storm surge events. The county also has fault lines and mountain peaks that can contribute to seismic hazards, although the risk rating for earthquakes is very low. Additionally, the presence of water bodies, such as rivers and lakes, can increase the risk of flooding and water-related disasters. Historical events in the region have shown a pattern of flooding and severe weather, ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
8 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
783 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
82% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
5/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Tornado

2018-08-28

Hailstorm

2015-08-02

Hailstorm

2011-04-26

Hailstorm

2011-04-26

Hailstorm

2008-06-08

Hailstorm

2007-07-05

Hailstorm

1997-07-14

Tornado

1997-07-02

Hailstorm

1996-08-07

Hailstorm

1995-06-27

Flooding

Torrential Rain

1986-09-09

Tornado

1977-07-04