Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Very Low


Flood Risk: Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

0

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

3

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

1

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Hillsdale, Michigan has a relatively low overall natural disaster and climate risk assessment, with a risk rating of "Relatively Low" and a risk score of 48.99. The area experiences a variety of hazards, including hail, high winds, lightning, and tornadoes, with varying frequencies. The most frequent events are thunderstorms, occurring approximately 1100 times, representing 49.98% frequency, while wildfires are the least frequent, occurring only 54 times, representing 3.34% frequency.

Specific climate factors in Hillsdale include its proximity to the Great Lakes, which can lead to lake-effect snow and severe weather during certain seasons. The area also has nearby fault lines and mountain peaks that may contribute to earthquake risk, although this is considered very low. The region's water bodies, such as creeks and rivers, can contribute to flooding risks during heavy rainfall events. Historical events such as wildfires and tornadoes have impacted the area, with the most recent events ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
9 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
942 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
79% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
5/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hailstorm

2019-06-01

Hailstorm

2017-02-28

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2015-06-27

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2013-04-22

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2009-06-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-12-10

Hurricane Ike

2008-09-15

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

2008-01-08

Hailstorm

2007-05-01

Hailstorm

2003-07-20

Tornado

2003-07-10

Hailstorm

1999-07-29

Hailstorm

1998-06-26

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1995-08-07

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1991-12-02

Tornado

1991-03-27

Hailstorm

1986-08-26

Tornado

1958-06-24