Hazard Score
89 Catastrophes Recorded
Gogebic County, Michigan
2 Cities with a Population of 15,620, and 7,037 Households
Gogebic County, Michigan, faces a very low overall natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk rating of "Very Low". The area's most significant risks come from lightning events, with a relatively high frequency of 16.18 events per year. The economic value at risk due to lightning is $183,424, with a risk score of 66.96, indicating a relatively moderate risk level. Additionally, the area experiences hail events with a frequency of 1.12 events per year, resulting in a risk value of $90,481 and a risk score of 45.85, categorizing the risk level as relatively low.
Specific climate factors in Gogebic County include thunderstorm events with an annual frequency of 185, resulting in a risk value of $51,345 and a risk score of 46.39, classifying the risk as relatively low. The county's location near the Great Lakes may contribute to increased lightning and thunderstorm activity. Additionally, the presence of fault lines in the region could potentially increase earthquake risk, although the data suggests a very low risk level in this aspect. Historical events in the area have been limited, with no major natural disasters reported in recent years.
Despite the relatively low overall risk in Gogebic County, it is important to remain vigilant and prepared for potential natural disasters. With a comprehensive assessment of the area's climate factors, geological features, and historical events, stakeholders can work towards implementing effective risk reduction strategies to further mitigate the impact of potential hazards on the community.
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: Low
HAZARDS
24
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
8
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
1
Hazard Shelters
10
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
2
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Gogebic County, located in Michigan, has a population of 15,620 people with a population density of 13.7 people per square mile. The county has a predominantly White population, with 15,059 White residents making up 96.3% of the total population. The county also has a small Black population of 678 residents, as well as 394 American Indian or Alaskan Native residents, and 37 Asian residents. The Hispanic population in Gogebic County is 142, accounting for less than 1% of the total population. The county has a balanced gender distribution, with 8,760 males and 7,667 females. The median age in Gogebic County is 46.7 years, with a slightly higher median age for females at 48.8 years compared to males at 44.8 years.
In terms of household composition, Gogebic County has 7,037 households with an average size of 2.11 people per household. There are 4,171 families in the county with an average family size of 2.69 people. The county has 10,795 housing units, with 3,758 vacant units, 5,539 owner-occupied units, and 1,498 renter-occupied units. Gogebic County has 62 farms with an average size of 98 acres and a total crop acreage of 2,369 acres. The average farm sale in 2012 was $8,016, which increased to $13,829 in 2017. Compared to other counties in Michigan, Gogebic County has a lower population density and a higher median age, with a larger percentage of White residents and a smaller percentage of minority populations. The county also has a higher average farm size and farm sale value compared to other counties in the state.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Wolf Mountain
2023-07-12
Wolf Mountain
2023-07-12
Allen Lake Island
2023-05-30
Hoist Wildlife Opening Rx
2023-05-20
Grade
2022-07-02
Miller
2022-07-01
Powerline
2022-06-02
Wilson
2022-05-17
160
2022-05-14
Moon Lake
2022-05-09
Bobcat Pit
2022-04-20
2022 Otf Rx Support
2022-01-07
Crooked
2021-10-28
Fox
2021-10-20
Deer
2021-09-01
Wolf
2021-06-11
Scout Lake
2021-05-17
Black River
2021-04-06
Boy Scout
2020-06-21
Wilson Creek
2020-04-25
Lvd Lake
2018-08-30
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2018-06-16Hailstorm
2018-06-15
Black River
2018-05-21
Boneyard Burn Pile
2018-01-10
Hailstorm
2017-06-03
Watersmeet Admin Rx
2017-05-03
Fox
2016-08-30
Hailstorm
2016-08-22
Tornado
2016-07-11
Hailstorm
2015-09-02
Crooked Lake
2015-05-04
Hailstorm
2014-06-29
Hailstorm
2012-08-01
Hailstorm
2012-05-20
Hailstorm
2012-05-20
Hailstorm
2011-05-22
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2010-09-21
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2010-06-22
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2009-07-22
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2008-07-02
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2008-04-25
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2007-10-18
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2007-08-27
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2007-06-26
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2007-06-26
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2007-06-07
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2007-05-14
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2007-05-14
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2007-05-14
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2007-05-14
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2007-05-14
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2006-07-28
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2006-07-28
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2006-07-28
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2006-07-28
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2006-07-28
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2006-07-28
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2006-07-28
Tornado
2005-06-05
Hailstorm
2004-04-18
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2004-04-18
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2004-04-18
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2002-08-01
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2002-08-01
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2002-08-01
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2002-07-31
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2002-07-31
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2002-04-18
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2002-04-18
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2002-04-18
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2002-04-17Hailstorm
2000-07-01
Hailstorm
2000-07-01
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2000-06-09
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1999-07-29
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1999-06-05
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1998-05-12
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1996-09-10
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1995-07-14
Tornado
1988-08-03
Hailstorm
1988-08-01
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1988-06-25
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1985-06-08
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1979-06-26
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1979-06-26
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1969-09-15
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1965-05-06
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1965-05-06