Battle Creek, MI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Battle Creek is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Calhoun County, MI. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, hail, and tornado.
Storm events near Battle Creek
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Battle Creek's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Battle Creek itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Calhoun County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Battle Creek along with the rest of the county, not a Battle Creek-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 28.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 75.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 66.6 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 50.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 88.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 75.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 89.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 37.5 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 71.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 62.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 53.2 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 97.2 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 68.2 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Calhoun County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Battle Creek, MI at risk of?
Battle Creek 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 Calhoun County, where Battle Creek is located, are strong wind, hail, and tornado.
What is Battle Creek's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Calhoun County, where Battle Creek is located, scoring 97.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Battle Creek a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Battle Creek carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Calhoun County.
Has Battle Creek had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 13 tornado, 28 hail, 2 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Battle Creek since 2016.