Grosse Pointe Park, MI

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 11,158 · Part of Wayne County

Grosse Pointe Park is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Wayne County, MI. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, strong wind, and tornado.

Storm events near Grosse Pointe Park

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Grosse Pointe Park's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Grosse Pointe Park itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 4 events
Hail 42 events
Inland Flooding 57 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Wayne County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Grosse Pointe Park along with the rest of the county, not a Grosse Pointe Park-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 54.4 Very Low
Inland Flooding 99.4 Very High
Coastal Flooding 49.6 Relatively Low
Earthquake 94.7 Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave 99.3 Relatively High
Tornado 99.5 Very High
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 99.7 Very High
Drought 0 No Rating
Hail 46.5 Relatively Low
Hurricane 57.8 Very Low
Ice Storm 99 Very High
Landslide 58.2 Very Low
Lightning 98.3 Very High
Strong Wind 99.7 Very High
Tsunami Insufficient Data
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 94.7 Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Wayne County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Grosse Pointe Park, MI at risk of?

Grosse Pointe Park 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 Wayne County, where Grosse Pointe Park is located, are cold wave, strong wind, and tornado.

What is Grosse Pointe Park's biggest natural hazard risk?

Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Wayne County, where Grosse Pointe Park is located, scoring 99.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").

Is Grosse Pointe Park a high-risk area for natural disasters?

Yes — Grosse Pointe Park carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Wayne County.

Has Grosse Pointe Park had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 4 tornado, 42 hail, 57 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Grosse Pointe Park since 2016.