Adrian, MI

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 20,259 · Part of Lenawee County

Adrian is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Lenawee County, MI. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, tornado, and hail.

Storm events near Adrian

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Adrian's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Adrian itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 5 events
Hail 41 events
Inland Flooding 3 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Lenawee County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Adrian along with the rest of the county, not a Adrian-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 21.2 Very Low
Inland Flooding 71.4 Relatively Low
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 62.2 Relatively Low
Heat Wave 55.2 Relatively Low
Tornado 84.4 Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 83 Relatively Moderate
Drought 36.4 Relatively Low
Hail 83.6 Relatively Moderate
Hurricane 36.6 Very Low
Ice Storm 76.9 Relatively Moderate
Landslide 55.3 Very Low
Lightning 70.9 Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind 90.6 Relatively High
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 58.8 Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Lenawee County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Adrian, MI at risk of?

Adrian is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Lenawee County, where Adrian is located, are strong wind, tornado, and hail.

What is Adrian's biggest natural hazard risk?

Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Lenawee County, where Adrian is located, scoring 90.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").

Is Adrian a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Adrian carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Lenawee County.

Has Adrian had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 41 hail, 3 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Adrian since 2016.