Marquette County
Michigan — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 70th
Marquette County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 69.8, 70th national percentile), driven primarily by hail and cold wave exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $26M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hail | High | 0.88 / yr | $3M |
| Cold Wave | High | 4.63 / yr | $13M |
| Winter Weather | High | 30.82 / yr | $375K |
| Lightning | Medium | 23.16 / yr | $509K |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $147K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.11 / yr | $8M |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 0.98 / yr | $534K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.06 / yr | $62K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 1.13 / yr | $545 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $7K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.37 / yr | $71K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.17 / yr | $244K |
| Drought | Very Low | 2.86 / yr | $2K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $2K |
| 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 Marquette County?
Marquette County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 69.8 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 70th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Marquette County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hail (High, $3M EAL), Cold Wave (High, $13M EAL), Winter Weather (High, $375K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Marquette County compare to other Michigan counties?
Marquette County ranks #23 of 83 Michigan counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a 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. Marquette County's $26M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.