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

HazardDB

Hazard Score

152 Catastrophes Recorded

Historical_Hail

110

Historical_Tornadoes

Historical_Hurricanes

Historical_Floods

Historical_Wind

178

Historical_Wildfires

Monroe County, Michigan

3 Cities with a Population of 155,620, and 58,230 Households

Monroe, Michigan, is located in a relatively low-risk area for natural disasters and climate events according to the hazard risk indexes. The risk rating for the county is relatively low, with a risk score of 72.73. The area is prone to hazards such as hailstorms, high winds, and flooding, but the overall risk level is considered manageable. Monroe has a population of 154,767 and a total building value of $33,696,017,677, indicating the potential economic impact of natural disasters in the region.

Specific climate factors in Monroe include a moderate frequency of hail events, with a risk score of 94.11 for hailstorms. The area also experiences relatively low risks from wildfires, thunderstorms, and winter weather. Monroe County is not situated along a coastline, fault line, or near significant mountain peaks, which could lower the risk of certain types of natural disasters. However, the presence of numerous water bodies and rivers in the region may contribute to the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall events.

While Monroe has a history of experiencing natural disasters such as hailstorms and high winds, the overall risk level remains relatively low compared to other regions. The county's geographical features, including its flat terrain and abundance of water bodies, play a role in shaping the local climate and potential hazards. It is important for residents and authorities in Monroe to remain vigilant and prepared for various weather-related events, despite the area's relatively low overall risk rating.

HAZARDS

54

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

5

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

52

Hazard Shelters

30

Fire Stations

2

Hospitals

7

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Regions

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature

10 °F Cold

Average Precipitation

862 mm Moderate

Average Humidity

80% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness

6/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Esga 17-01 Rx

2023-04-24

Hailstorm

2020-10-23

Hailstorm

2019-06-01

Hailstorm

2019-06-01

Hailstorm

2019-06-01

Hailstorm

2018-10-06

Hailstorm

2018-10-06

Tornado

2018-09-25

Tornado

2018-09-25

Tornado

2016-08-28

Hailstorm

2016-03-27

Hailstorm

2016-03-27

Hailstorm

2015-06-10

Hailstorm

2015-06-10

Hailstorm

2015-06-10

Hailstorm

2015-06-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2013-04-22

Hailstorm

2012-07-01

Hailstorm

2012-07-01

Hailstorm

2012-07-01

Tornado

2012-03-15

Hailstorm

2012-03-15

Hailstorm

2012-03-15

Hailstorm

2012-03-15

Hailstorm

2012-03-15

Hailstorm

2012-03-15

Hailstorm

2012-03-15

Hailstorm

2012-03-15

Hailstorm

2012-03-15

Hailstorm

2011-11-14

Tornado

2011-09-28

Hailstorm

2011-06-21

Hailstorm

2011-06-09

Hailstorm

2011-06-09

Hailstorm

2011-05-23

Hailstorm

2011-05-23

Tornado

2010-06-23

Tornado

2010-06-06

Tornado

2010-06-06

Hailstorm

2010-05-01

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2009-06-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-12-10

Hailstorm

2008-06-23

Hailstorm

2008-06-09

Hailstorm

2007-07-26

Hailstorm

2007-07-26

Hailstorm

2007-07-26

Hailstorm

2006-09-05

Hailstorm

2006-06-28

Tornado

2006-06-27

Hailstorm

2006-06-21

Hailstorm

2006-06-21

Hailstorm

2006-06-19

Hailstorm

2006-06-19

Hailstorm

2006-06-19

Hailstorm

2006-06-19

Hailstorm

2006-06-19

Hailstorm

2006-06-19

Hailstorm

2006-06-19

Hailstorm

2006-06-19

Hailstorm

2006-06-03

Hailstorm

2006-05-25

Hailstorm

2006-04-22

Hurricane Dennis

2005-07-18

Hailstorm

2005-07-08

Hailstorm

2005-06-09

Hailstorm

2004-06-09

Hailstorm

2004-05-21

Hailstorm

2004-05-21

Hailstorm

2004-05-21

Hailstorm

2004-05-20

Hailstorm

2004-05-06

Hailstorm

2004-05-06

Hailstorm

2003-07-06

Hailstorm

2003-05-10

Hailstorm

2003-05-10

Hailstorm

2001-09-21

Hailstorm

2001-09-09

Hailstorm

2001-06-19

Hailstorm

2001-05-25

Hailstorm

2001-05-11

Hailstorm

2001-04-09

Hailstorm

2001-04-07

Hailstorm

2000-08-02

Hailstorm

2000-08-02

Hailstorm

2000-06-29

Hailstorm

1999-10-13

Hailstorm

1999-10-13

Hailstorm

1999-07-28

Hailstorm

1999-07-28

Hailstorm

1998-06-24

Hailstorm

1998-06-12

Hailstorm

1998-05-31

Hailstorm

1998-05-31

Hailstorm

1997-08-21

Hailstorm

1997-07-14

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1997-06-30

Hailstorm

1996-07-24

Hailstorm

1996-04-19

Tornado

1996-04-12

Hailstorm

1996-04-12

Hailstorm

1996-04-12

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1995-08-07

Hailstorm

1994-07-06

Hailstorm

1994-06-13

Hailstorm

1994-06-13

Hailstorm

1994-04-15

Hailstorm

1993-07-28

Tornado

1992-09-09

Hailstorm

1992-07-19

Hailstorm

1992-04-23

Hailstorm

1992-04-23

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1991-12-02

Tornado

1991-03-27

Tornado

1991-03-27

Tornado

1990-08-28

Hailstorm

1990-08-28

Hailstorm

1988-07-23

Tornado

1987-06-02

Hailstorm

1986-05-06

Hailstorm

1985-07-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1985-03-30

Tornado

1983-05-01

Tornado

1979-08-29

Tornado

1979-08-29

Tornado

1979-08-29

Tornado

1979-08-29

Tornado

1979-08-29

Hailstorm

1978-07-26

Tornado

1977-07-04

Tornado

1977-05-31

Hailstorm

1975-05-30

Hailstorm

1975-05-25

Hailstorm

1974-08-13

Hailstorm

1974-08-13

Tornado

1974-04-03

Tornado

1974-04-03

Tornado

1973-06-26

Tornado

1973-06-26

Tornado

1973-06-12

Hailstorm

1969-07-11

Hailstorm

1969-07-04

Tornado

1968-09-09

Tornado

1968-03-26

Hailstorm

1968-03-26

Hailstorm

1966-07-12

Tornado

1964-05-08

Tornado

1963-04-17

Hailstorm

1963-04-17

Hailstorm

1963-04-17

Hailstorm

1957-04-26

Tornado

1953-06-08

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