Lansing, MI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Lansing 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 Ingham County, MI. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, tornado, and hail.
Storm events near Lansing
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Lansing's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Lansing 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 Ingham County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Lansing along with the rest of the county, not a Lansing-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 29.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 88.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 71.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 72 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 96.2 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 89.2 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 92.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 46 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 84 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 46.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 71.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 98.4 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 78.5 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Ingham County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Lansing, MI at risk of?
Lansing 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 Ingham County, where Lansing is located, are strong wind, tornado, and hail.
What is Lansing's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Ingham County, where Lansing is located, scoring 98.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Lansing a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Lansing 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 Ingham County.
Has Lansing had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 9 tornado, 30 hail, 5 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Lansing since 2016.