Hurricane Risk in Michigan
All Michigan counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index hurricane score
Hurricane risk — tropical cyclones bringing extreme wind, rain, and storm surge — is rated for 70 of 83 Michigan counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Huron County carries the state's highest hurricane score at 58.2, with $146K in expected annual hurricane losses.
No Michigan county reaches the High band for hurricane, and expected annual losses from hurricane total roughly $2M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Hurricane
| # | County | Hurricane Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huron County | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $146K | |
| 2 | Wayne County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $120K | |
| 3 | Sanilac County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $99K | |
| 4 | Oakland County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $99K | |
| 5 | Saginaw County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $73K | |
| 6 | Macomb County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $81K | |
| 7 | Tuscola County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $59K | |
| 8 | Washtenaw County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $73K | |
| 9 | Ingham County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $54K | |
| 10 | Genesee County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $46K | |
| 11 | Kalamazoo County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $52K | |
| 12 | Monroe County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $48K | |
| 13 | Bay County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $35K | |
| 14 | Iosco County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $20K | |
| 15 | Jackson County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $30K | |
| 16 | Shiawassee County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $28K | |
| 17 | Gratiot County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $26K | |
| 18 | Allegan County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $30K | |
| 19 | St. Joseph County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $25K | |
| 20 | Eaton County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $28K | |
| 21 | Calhoun County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $26K | |
| 22 | Lenawee County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $25K | |
| 23 | St. Clair County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $24K | |
| 24 | Branch County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $17K | |
| 25 | Midland County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $22K | |
| 26 | Clinton County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $33K | |
| 27 | Ionia County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $20K | |
| 28 | Kent County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $23K | |
| 29 | Hillsdale County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $15K | |
| 30 | Isabella County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $16K | |
| 31 | Cass County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $15K | |
| 32 | Berrien County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $16K | |
| 33 | Lapeer County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $15K | |
| 34 | Arenac County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $11K | |
| 35 | Alcona County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $10K | |
| 36 | Van Buren County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $13K | |
| 37 | Ogemaw County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $8K | |
| 38 | Mecosta County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $10K | |
| 39 | Ottawa County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $15K | |
| 40 | Alpena County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $8K | |
| 41 | Montcalm County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $10K | |
| 42 | Roscommon County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $7K | |
| 43 | Cheboygan County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $6K | |
| 44 | Livingston County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $14K | |
| 45 | Presque Isle County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $6K | |
| 46 | Gladwin County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $6K | |
| 47 | Newaygo County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $7K | |
| 48 | Muskegon County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $7K | |
| 49 | Clare County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $4K | |
| 50 | Barry County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $8K | |
| 51 | Oceana County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $6K | |
| 52 | Osceola County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $4K | |
| 53 | Grand Traverse County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $6K | |
| 54 | Otsego County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $6K | |
| 55 | Missaukee County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $5K | |
| 56 | Charlevoix County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $5K | |
| 57 | Montmorency County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $3K | |
| 58 | Antrim County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $5K | |
| 59 | Oscoda County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $3K | |
| 60 | Chippewa County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $4K | |
| 61 | Manistee County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $3K | |
| 62 | Mason County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $3K | |
| 63 | Mackinac County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $3K | |
| 64 | Lake County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $2K | |
| 65 | Wexford County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $3K | |
| 66 | Crawford County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $2K | |
| 67 | Emmet County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $3K | |
| 68 | Leelanau County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $3K | |
| 69 | Kalkaska County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $2K | |
| 70 | Benzie County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $1K |
70 Michigan counties with measurable hurricane risk. See the national hurricane ranking or all Michigan counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Michigan county has the highest hurricane risk?
Huron County has the highest FEMA hurricane risk score in Michigan at 58.2 (Very Low), with $146K in expected annual losses and about 0.03 events per year.
How many Michigan counties face significant hurricane risk?
70 Michigan counties record measurable hurricane risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.