Fenton, MI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Fenton is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Genesee County, MI. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, cold wave, and strong wind.
Storm events near Fenton
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Fenton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Fenton 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 Genesee County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Fenton along with the rest of the county, not a Fenton-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 25.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 92.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 70.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 85.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 98.5 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 98.3 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 91.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 45.3 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 89.6 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 52.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 89.5 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 97.9 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 59 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Genesee County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Fenton, MI at risk of?
Fenton is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Genesee County, where Fenton is located, are tornado, cold wave, and strong wind.
What is Fenton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Genesee County, where Fenton is located, scoring 98.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Fenton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Fenton carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Genesee County.
Has Fenton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 12 tornado, 56 hail, 14 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Fenton since 2016.