Clinton County, Michigan Hazard Report | Natural Catastrophe And Climate Risk

HazardDB

Hazard Score

69 Catastrophes Recorded

Historical_Hail

Historical_Tornadoes

Historical_Floods

Historical_Wind

126

Historical_Wildfires

Clinton County, Michigan

5 Cities with a Population of 81,877, and 28,766 Households

Clinton, Michigan has a relatively low overall risk score of 64.56, with specific risks such as hail (43.08) and thunderstorms (64.35) rated as very low or relatively low. The area experiences frequent thunderstorm events, with an annual frequency of 44.74, and a high likelihood of hail events, with an annual frequency of 2.70. These weather patterns contribute to the moderate risk of wind events in the region, with a risk score of 73.18.

Specific climate factors in Clinton, Michigan include its location near the Great Lakes, which can lead to increased precipitation and severe weather events. The area is not prone to tsunamis, volcanoes, or wildfires, but experiences occasional flooding, with a risk score of 32.33. The region is characterized by relatively low elevations and does not have significant geological features such as fault lines or mountain peaks that could impact hazard risk.

Clinton, Michigan is situated in a relatively stable geological region, with no significant nearby fault lines or mountain peaks. The area's risk of natural disasters is primarily influenced by its climate and proximity to the Great Lakes. While the overall risk rating for the region is relatively low, residents should remain vigilant during thunderstorm and hail events, which have been known to cause property damage in the past.

Wildfire Risk: Very Low

Tornado Risk: Very Low

Hurricane Risk: Very Low

Hail Risk: Very Low

Flood Risk: Low

Tsunami Risk: Very Low

Earthquake Risk: Very Low

Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

10

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

5

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

24

Hazard Shelters

17

Fire Stations

3

Hospitals

7

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Clinton County, Michigan has a population of 81,877 with a population density of 142.5 people per square mile. The population is predominantly White, accounting for 85.5% of the population, followed by Black residents at 1.9%, and Hispanic residents at 3.6%. The county has a slightly higher percentage of females (46.8%) compared to males (45.2%), with a median age of 38.2 years. The average household size is 2.6, and families make up 24.7% of the population. The county has a homeownership rate of 73.7% and a vacancy rate of 6.3%, with 74.1% of households being owner-occupied.

Compared to other counties in Michigan, Clinton County has a higher percentage of White residents and a lower percentage of Black residents. The county also has a lower Hispanic population compared to the state average. The median age in Clinton County is slightly lower than the state average of 39.8 years, and the homeownership rate is higher than the state average of 71.2%. Additionally, the county has a lower vacancy rate compared to the state average of 8.3%. In terms of agricultural statistics, Clinton County has a total of 1,017 farms with an average size of 226 acres, and the county ranks among the top in the state for crop acres and average sales per farm.

Regions

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature

9 °F Cold

Average Precipitation

837 mm Moderate

Average Humidity

80% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness

6/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Rl-01-23 Peacock Stoll Switchgrass Rx

2023-04-08

Rl-04-23 Rose Lake Office Wsg Rx

2023-04-07

Rl-02-23 Next To Shooting Range Rx

2023-04-07

Flooding

Dam Breaks And Heavy Rain

Heavy Rain

2013-04-22

Hailstorm

2012-05-03

Hailstorm

2011-06-22

Hailstorm

2011-04-19

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2009-06-10

Flooding

Hailstorm

1998-05-29

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Hailstorm

1989-07-02

Hailstorm

1989-05-25

Tornado

1987-07-10

Flooding

Tornado

1955-05-28

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