Landslide Risk in Michigan
All Michigan counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index landslide score
Landslide risk — downhill movement of rock, soil, and debris on unstable slopes — is rated for 83 of 83 Michigan counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Kent County carries the state's highest landslide score at 83.4, with $30K in expected annual landslide losses.
No Michigan county reaches the High band for landslide, and expected annual losses from landslide total roughly $263K statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Landslide
| # | County | Landslide Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kent County | Low | 0.31 / yr | $30K | |
| 2 | Leelanau County | Low | 0.29 / yr | $15K | |
| 3 | Oakland County | Low | 0.27 / yr | $16K | |
| 4 | Grand Traverse County | Low | 0.19 / yr | $16K | |
| 5 | Emmet County | Low | 0.22 / yr | $11K | |
| 6 | Osceola County | Low | 0.27 / yr | $7K | |
| 7 | Wexford County | Low | 0.26 / yr | $8K | |
| 8 | Barry County | Low | 0.27 / yr | $10K | |
| 9 | Newaygo County | Low | 0.25 / yr | $8K | |
| 10 | Antrim County | Low | 0.20 / yr | $8K | |
| 11 | Benzie County | Low | 0.14 / yr | $6K | |
| 12 | Washtenaw County | Low | 0.18 / yr | $7K | |
| 13 | Lake County | Low | 0.20 / yr | $4K | |
| 14 | Charlevoix County | Low | 0.21 / yr | $5K | |
| 15 | Mecosta County | Low | 0.19 / yr | $4K | |
| 16 | Oceana County | Low | 0.19 / yr | $5K | |
| 17 | Kalamazoo County | Low | 0.16 / yr | $5K | |
| 18 | Cheboygan County | Low | 0.14 / yr | $3K | |
| 19 | Alger County | Low | 0.24 / yr | $4K | |
| 20 | Cass County | Low | 0.15 / yr | $4K | |
| 21 | Ionia County | Low | 0.13 / yr | $4K | |
| 22 | Ogemaw County | Low | 0.16 / yr | $3K | |
| 23 | Otsego County | Low | 0.15 / yr | $4K | |
| 24 | Clare County | Low | 0.15 / yr | $2K | |
| 25 | Manistee County | Low | 0.18 / yr | $3K | |
| 26 | Jackson County | Low | 0.18 / yr | $4K | |
| 27 | Calhoun County | Very Low | 0.17 / yr | $3K | |
| 28 | Montmorency County | Very Low | 0.15 / yr | $2K | |
| 29 | Livingston County | Very Low | 0.16 / yr | $5K | |
| 30 | Menominee County | Very Low | 0.21 / yr | $2K | |
| 31 | Berrien County | Very Low | 0.16 / yr | $3K | |
| 32 | Oscoda County | Very Low | 0.18 / yr | $2K | |
| 33 | Lapeer County | Very Low | 0.15 / yr | $3K | |
| 34 | Allegan County | Very Low | 0.19 / yr | $3K | |
| 35 | Hillsdale County | Very Low | 0.14 / yr | $2K | |
| 36 | Mason County | Very Low | 0.13 / yr | $2K | |
| 37 | Kalkaska County | Very Low | 0.15 / yr | $2K | |
| 38 | Montcalm County | Very Low | 0.15 / yr | $3K | |
| 39 | Wayne County | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $2K | |
| 40 | St. Joseph County | Very Low | 0.11 / yr | $2K | |
| 41 | Lenawee County | Very Low | 0.15 / yr | $2K | |
| 42 | Van Buren County | Very Low | 0.14 / yr | $2K | |
| 43 | Alcona County | Very Low | 0.18 / yr | $1K | |
| 44 | Mackinac County | Very Low | 0.17 / yr | $1K | |
| 45 | Genesee County | Very Low | 0.11 / yr | $2K | |
| 46 | Delta County | Very Low | 0.21 / yr | $1K | |
| 47 | Ottawa County | Very Low | 0.11 / yr | $2K | |
| 48 | Chippewa County | Very Low | 0.23 / yr | $1K | |
| 49 | Missaukee County | Very Low | 0.12 / yr | $1K | |
| 50 | Luce County | Very Low | 0.18 / yr | $940 | |
| 51 | Crawford County | Very Low | 0.12 / yr | $906 | |
| 52 | Muskegon County | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $1K | |
| 53 | Ingham County | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $1K | |
| 54 | Eaton County | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $1K | |
| 55 | Schoolcraft County | Very Low | 0.18 / yr | $821 | |
| 56 | Isabella County | Very Low | 0.09 / yr | $782 | |
| 57 | Tuscola County | Very Low | 0.11 / yr | $699 | |
| 58 | Shiawassee County | Very Low | 0.08 / yr | $775 | |
| 59 | Gladwin County | Very Low | 0.08 / yr | $516 | |
| 60 | Marquette County | Very Low | 1.13 / yr | $545 | |
| 61 | Roscommon County | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $410 | |
| 62 | Clinton County | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $932 | |
| 63 | Branch County | Very Low | 0.07 / yr | $459 | |
| 64 | St. Clair County | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $589 | |
| 65 | Macomb County | Very Low | 0.07 / yr | $557 | |
| 66 | Sanilac County | Very Low | 0.12 / yr | $308 | |
| 67 | Gratiot County | Very Low | 0.07 / yr | $360 | |
| 68 | Iosco County | Very Low | 0.09 / yr | $254 | |
| 69 | Saginaw County | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $333 | |
| 70 | Midland County | Very Low | 0.07 / yr | $320 | |
| 71 | Arenac County | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $239 | |
| 72 | Presque Isle County | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $200 | |
| 73 | Monroe County | Very Low | 0.08 / yr | $278 | |
| 74 | Huron County | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $185 | |
| 75 | Alpena County | Very Low | 0.08 / yr | $153 | |
| 76 | Dickinson County | Very Low | 0.39 / yr | $195 | |
| 77 | Baraga County | Very Low | 0.44 / yr | $127 | |
| 78 | Iron County | Very Low | 0.26 / yr | $60 | |
| 79 | Gogebic County | Very Low | 0.27 / yr | $52 | |
| 80 | Houghton County | Very Low | 0.27 / yr | $96 | |
| 81 | Bay County | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $60 | |
| 82 | Ontonagon County | Very Low | 0.33 / yr | $16 | |
| 83 | Keweenaw County | Very Low | 0.20 / yr | $4 |
83 Michigan counties with measurable landslide risk. See the national landslide ranking or all Michigan counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Michigan county has the highest landslide risk?
Kent County has the highest FEMA landslide risk score in Michigan at 83.4 (Low), with $30K in expected annual losses and about 0.31 events per year.
How many Michigan counties face significant landslide risk?
83 Michigan counties record measurable landslide risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.