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: Very Low

HAZARDS

4

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

0

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Ontonagon County in Michigan has a very low overall natural disaster and climate risk rating, with a risk score of 0.73 out of 1. The county has a relatively moderate resilience rating of 52.29 out of 100. Specific climate factors in the area include high lightning event frequency, with 111 recorded events, and a relatively high hazard risk related to lightning. The county also experiences frequent hail events, with 10 events recorded, posing a relatively low hazard risk.

Geologically, Ontonagon County is characterized by its proximity to Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes, which can lead to increased risk of flooding and severe weather events. The region's topography features mountain peaks and forested areas that may contribute to landslide and wildfire risks. While the area is not prone to tsunamis or volcanic activity, the presence of fault lines and a relatively low earthquake risk highlights the potential ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
6 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
850 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
83% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
4/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2018-06-16

Hailstorm

2016-10-17

Hailstorm

2007-07-08

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2002-04-17

Hailstorm

1997-06-23