Dickinson County
Michigan — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 59th
Dickinson County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 59.3, 59th national percentile), driven primarily by cold wave and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $21M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Cold Wave | High | 5.37 / yr | $14M |
| Hail | Medium | 1.18 / yr | $892K |
| Lightning | Medium | 26.58 / yr | $298K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 14.22 / yr | $69K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.43 / yr | $5M |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $12K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.07 / yr | $385K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.39 / yr | $195 |
| Strong Wind | Low | 1.26 / yr | $234K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $16K |
| Drought | Very Low | 2.64 / yr | $4K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.37 / yr | $29K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $2K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | 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 Dickinson County?
Dickinson County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 59.3 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 59th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Dickinson County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Cold Wave (High, $14M EAL), Hail (Medium, $892K EAL), Lightning (Medium, $298K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Dickinson County compare to other Michigan counties?
Dickinson County ranks #33 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. Dickinson County's $21M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.