Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Very Low


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Very Low


Flood Risk: Very Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Very Low

HAZARDS

1

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

3

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

1

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Oscoda, Michigan has a very low overall natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk rating of "Very Low" and a risk score of 9.13 out of 100. Specific hazards with relatively low risk levels include tornadoes, hurricanes, hailstorms, and wildfires. The area experiences moderate frequency of thunderstorms and strong winds, but the associated risk values are also relatively low. The risk of flooding and landslides is also considered relatively low in Oscoda.

The climate in Oscoda is influenced by its proximity to Lake Huron, which can lead to lake-effect snow and cooler temperatures in the winter. However, the risk of extreme weather events like tornadoes and hurricanes is minimal. The region is characterized by forested areas and inland water bodies, which can mitigate the impact of certain hazards. The lack of significant fault lines or mountain peaks in the vicinity further reduces the risk of seismic activity or ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
7 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
783 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
84% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
4/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Union

2023-06-03

Ogemaw 09 - Lil Smokie

2023-05-28

Lollipop

2023-05-15

Ogemaw 04 - Mcgregor Foundation

2023-05-13

Loon Lake

2022-07-20

Mack Lake Pit And Warbler 4

2022-01-27

Mack Mckinley 10

2021-04-13

Hughes Lake/Union Corners Piles Rx

2019-11-13

Watson

2019-07-07

Loli

2019-04-19

Hurricane Alberto

2018-05-31

Loli 5/06/2018

2018-05-06

Mack Mckinley 04/28/2018

2018-04-28

Loli Unit 3 Rx

2017-04-17

Tornado

2015-09-08

Jinx

2015-07-19

Lemon

2014-07-04

Hailstorm

2008-06-15

Hailstorm

2006-07-09

Hailstorm

2001-08-08

Hailstorm

2001-06-09

Hailstorm

1995-04-18

Flooding

Torrential Rain

1986-09-09

Hurricane Carla

1961-09-18