Menominee County
Michigan — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 44th
Menominee County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 44.4, 44th national percentile), driven primarily by cold wave and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $11M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Cold Wave | Medium | 4.00 / yr | $5M |
| Hail | Low | 1.08 / yr | $414K |
| Lightning | Medium | 26.49 / yr | $310K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.21 / yr | $2K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 14.43 / yr | $55K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.36 / yr | $5M |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $10K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.02 / yr | $31K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $14K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.14 / yr | $440K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 1.14 / yr | $234K |
| Drought | Very Low | 1.25 / yr | $3K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.37 / yr | $28K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $6K |
| 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 Menominee County?
Menominee County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 44.4 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 44th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Menominee County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Cold Wave (Medium, $5M EAL), Hail (Low, $414K EAL), Lightning (Medium, $310K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Menominee County compare to other Michigan counties?
Menominee County ranks #50 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. Menominee County's $11M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.