HAZARDS

13

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

2

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

3

Hazard Shelters

3

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

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 ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
10 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
866 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
80% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
6/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hailstorm

2012-07-01

Tornado

2010-06-27

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2009-06-10

Hailstorm

2000-08-02

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1997-06-30

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1985-03-30

Tornado

1974-02-28

Tornado

1956-08-04