Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Very Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Very Low


Flood Risk: Very Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Very Low

HAZARDS

0

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

1

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

3

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Benzie County, Michigan has a very low overall natural disaster risk rating, with a risk score of 2.55. The county experiences relatively low frequencies of extreme weather events such as hailstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes, with an average annual frequency of 3.77 events. The most common natural disaster in the area is lightning strikes, with an average annual frequency of 207 events. The county's risk is further mitigated by its very high resilience rating of 95.48, indicating a strong ability to recover from natural disasters.

Specific climate factors in Benzie County include its proximity to Lake Michigan, which can lead to lake-effect snow and severe weather patterns. The county also has a relatively low risk of flooding, with an average annual flood frequency of 3 events. The presence of fault lines and mountain peaks in the region contributes to a moderate risk of earthquakes, with an average annual frequency of ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
8 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
878 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
80% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
6/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hailstorm

2019-05-31

Hailstorm

2007-06-20

Hailstorm

2006-10-03