Ferndale, MI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Ferndale is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Oakland County, MI. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, ice storm, and cold wave.
Storm events near Ferndale
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Ferndale's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Ferndale 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 Oakland County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Ferndale along with the rest of the county, not a Ferndale-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 58.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 97.5 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 86.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 97.4 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 99.7 | Very High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 99.3 | Very High |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 93.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 51 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 99.4 | Very High |
| Landslide | 78.3 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 83.2 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 98.9 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 91.5 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Oakland County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Ferndale, MI at risk of?
Ferndale is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Oakland County, where Ferndale is located, are tornado, ice storm, and cold wave.
What is Ferndale's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Oakland County, where Ferndale is located, scoring 99.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Ferndale a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Ferndale carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Oakland County.
Has Ferndale had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 63 hail, 72 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Ferndale since 2016.