Kalamazoo, Michigan has a relatively low overall natural disaster and climate risk rating, with a risk score of 80.56. The area is prone to hazards such as hailstorms, severe winds, and lightning strikes, with a relatively high risk rating for hail events. The risk value for hail is 3,276,720.70, indicating a higher likelihood of significant losses from hail damage compared to other events. The region also faces a moderate risk from thunderstorms, with a risk value of 306,468.28.

Specific climate factors influencing hazard risk in Kalamazoo include an average annual frequency of 54.33 lightning events, 5.70 severe wind events, and 2.38 hail events per year. The area is not prone to tsunamis or volcanic activity, with no recorded events in recent history. Kalamazoo is located inland and therefore not directly impacted by coastal risks, but its proximity to the Great Lakes may exacerbate certain weather events. The presence of ... Read More