Montcalm County
Michigan — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 57th
Montcalm County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 56.9, 57th national percentile), driven primarily by strong wind and winter weather exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $19M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Strong Wind | High | 2.99 / yr | $3M |
| Winter Weather | High | 17.95 / yr | $664K |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.26 / yr | $3M |
| Cold Wave | Low | 2.16 / yr | $2M |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 1.14 / yr | $149K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.36 / yr | $10M |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.15 / yr | $3K |
| Hail | Low | 1.83 / yr | $278K |
| Lightning | Low | 30.93 / yr | $204K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $166K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $17K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 1.95 / yr | $154K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $10K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Drought | 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 Montcalm County?
Montcalm County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 56.9 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 57th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Montcalm County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Strong Wind (High, $3M EAL), Winter Weather (High, $664K EAL), Tornado (Medium, $3M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Montcalm County compare to other Michigan counties?
Montcalm County ranks #36 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. Montcalm County's $19M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.