Michigan is located in the Midwest region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in Michigan are winter storms, flooding, tornadoes. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in Michigan is coordinated by the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in Michigan

Winter Storms winter storms represents a high risk for homeowners in Michigan. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead… High Flooding Michigan has a moderate risk of flooding. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure, review… Moderate Tornadoes Michigan has a moderate risk of tornadoes. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure, review… Moderate Severe Storms Michigan has a moderate risk of severe storms. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Wildfires wildfires poses a low risk in Michigan. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness protects… Low Extreme Heat extreme heat poses a low risk in Michigan. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Drought drought poses a low risk in Michigan. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness protects… Low Hurricanes Michigan faces a very low risk from hurricanes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low Earthquakes Michigan faces a very low risk from earthquakes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low Landslides Michigan faces a very low risk from landslides compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low