Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
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.
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.