Antrim County
Michigan — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 26th
Antrim County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 25.8, 26th national percentile), driven primarily by cold wave and landslide exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $10M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Cold Wave | Medium | 1.26 / yr | $3M |
| Landslide | Low | 0.20 / yr | $8K |
| Lightning | Low | 24.66 / yr | $210K |
| Hail | Low | 0.84 / yr | $208K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.07 / yr | $5M |
| Tornado | Low | 0.08 / yr | $456K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $13K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $5K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.74 / yr | $50K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.82 / yr | $160K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 36.95 / yr | $12K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.07 / yr | $6K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $7K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Drought | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Antrim County?
Antrim County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 25.8 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 26th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Antrim County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Cold Wave (Medium, $3M EAL), Landslide (Low, $8K EAL), Lightning (Low, $210K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Antrim County compare to other Michigan counties?
Antrim County ranks #60 of 83 Michigan counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Antrim County's $10M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.