Livingston County, Michigan has a relatively low overall natural disaster risk rating, with specific risks including high wind events, hail, thunderstorms, wildfires, and waterway flooding. The county has a population of 193,558 and a risk value of $18,474,861.86, with the highest risk attributed to severe wind events. The area is also prone to hailstorms, with a risk value of $1,014,444.77.

Specific climate factors in Livingston County include high wind events and thunderstorms, with an average frequency of 17 events per year. The county is also susceptible to hailstorms, with an average of 112 events annually. The presence of fault lines, mountain peaks, and nearby water bodies can exacerbate hazard risks, such as increased flood potential in low-lying areas and heightened landslide risks in hilly terrain. Historical events in the region include severe thunderstorms, hailstorms, and wildfires, which have caused property damage in the past.

Livingston County's geological features, ... Read More