Gogebic County
Michigan — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 26th
Gogebic County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 25.6, 26th national percentile), driven primarily by lightning and winter weather exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $6M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Lightning | High | 25.82 / yr | $563K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 32.84 / yr | $142K |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 6.05 / yr | $2M |
| Strong Wind | Low | 0.93 / yr | $332K |
| Hail | Low | 1.02 / yr | $95K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.57 / yr | $2M |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.02 / yr | $20K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.14 / yr | $145K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.27 / yr | $52 |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $3K |
| Drought | Very Low | 2.60 / yr | $129 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $0 |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.32 / yr | $15K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $447 |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | 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 Gogebic County?
Gogebic County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 25.6 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 Gogebic County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Lightning (High, $563K EAL), Winter Weather (Medium, $142K EAL), Cold Wave (Medium, $2M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Gogebic County compare to other Michigan counties?
Gogebic County ranks #61 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. Gogebic County's $6M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.