Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Moderate

HAZARDS

7

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

2

Hazard Shelters

2

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Kent, Michigan faces a relatively moderate overall natural disaster and climate risk according to the hazard risk indexes. The risk score is 88.67, with a specific emphasis on events like hail, high winds, and thunderstorms. The area experiences a high frequency of lightning events, with a risk rating of relatively high at 91.06. The risk of flooding is also a concern, with a relatively low risk rating of 65.64, and a significant number of past events recorded.

The region's specific climate factors include high winds, hail, thunderstorms, and flooding, contributing to the overall risk assessment. Kent County is characterized by a mix of urban and rural areas, with a population of 657,870 and a total building value of $122.17 billion. The area is not prone to tsunamis or volcanic events, but its proximity to the Great Lakes and the Grand River poses a risk of flooding and water-related incidents. ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
9 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
948 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
82% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
5/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2013-04-22

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-12-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-06-05

Tornado

2001-05-21

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1991-12-02

Flooding

Torrential Rain

1986-09-09

Hurricane Carla

1961-09-18