Grand Haven, MI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Grand Haven 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 Ottawa County, MI. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, inland flooding, and tornado.
Storm events near Grand Haven
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Grand Haven's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Grand Haven 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 Ottawa County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Grand Haven along with the rest of the county, not a Grand Haven-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 34.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 88 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 35.2 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 61.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 63.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 87.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 73.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 83.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 26.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 77.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 51.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 76.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 97.8 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 82 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Ottawa County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Grand Haven, MI at risk of?
Grand Haven 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 Ottawa County, where Grand Haven is located, are strong wind, inland flooding, and tornado.
What is Grand Haven's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Ottawa County, where Grand Haven is located, scoring 97.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Grand Haven a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Grand Haven 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 Ottawa County.
Has Grand Haven had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 4 tornado, 28 hail, 5 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Grand Haven since 2016.