Ionia, MI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Ionia is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Ionia County, MI. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, tornado, and hail.
Storm events near Ionia
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Ionia's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Ionia 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 Ionia County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Ionia along with the rest of the county, not a Ionia-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 21.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 63.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 34.3 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 31.7 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 77.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 62 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 72.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 34 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 72 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 65.6 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 25 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 90.1 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 36.4 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Ionia County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Ionia, MI at risk of?
Ionia is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Ionia County, where Ionia is located, are strong wind, tornado, and hail.
What is Ionia's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Ionia County, where Ionia is located, scoring 90.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Ionia a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Ionia carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Ionia County.
Has Ionia had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 12 tornado, 15 hail, 3 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Ionia since 2016.