Escanaba, MI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Escanaba is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Delta County, MI. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, hail, and lightning.
Storm events near Escanaba
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Escanaba's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Escanaba 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 Delta County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Escanaba along with the rest of the county, not a Escanaba-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 49.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 60.4 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 36.6 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 6.7 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 12.8 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 24.2 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 87.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 21.5 | Very Low |
| Hail | 83.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 16.1 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 51.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 64.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 39.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 27.2 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Delta County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Escanaba, MI at risk of?
Escanaba 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 Delta County, where Escanaba is located, are cold wave, hail, and lightning.
What is Escanaba's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Delta County, where Escanaba is located, scoring 87.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Escanaba a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Escanaba carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Delta County.
Has Escanaba had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 14 hail, 5 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Escanaba since 2016.