Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Very Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Very Low


Flood Risk: Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

7

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

2

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

5

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

2

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

St. Joseph, Michigan, has a relatively low overall risk rating for natural disasters and climate events. The risk score is 48.81, indicating a moderate level of risk. Specific hazards in the area include hail, thunderstorms, and winds, with varying levels of risk associated with each event. The area has a history of lightning events, with a frequency of 54.52% and a risk score of 76.19, indicating a relatively moderate level of risk.

While St. Joseph is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, which can influence weather patterns and increase precipitation levels, the area does not have significant coastal or fault line risks. The topography of the region is relatively flat, with no major mountain peaks or geological features that could significantly impact hazard risk. The proximity to water bodies can increase the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall events, but overall the area is not highly susceptible to ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
10 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
967 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
84% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
6/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hurricane Alberto

2018-05-31

Flooding

Heavy Rain And Snowmelt

2018-02-19

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2015-06-27

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2013-04-22

Hailstorm

2013-01-29

Hailstorm

2011-07-02

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2009-06-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-12-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-06-05

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

2008-01-08

Hailstorm

2007-03-22

Tornado

2001-10-24

Hailstorm

1996-05-09

Hailstorm

1992-04-23

Hailstorm

1988-10-16

Hailstorm

1976-03-20

Tornado

1953-05-17