Midland, MI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Midland is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Midland County, MI. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, winter weather, and cold wave.
Storm events near Midland
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Midland's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Midland 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 Midland County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Midland along with the rest of the county, not a Midland-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 32.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 76.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 36.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 52 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 80.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 84.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 76 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 34.7 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 57.1 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 29.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 53.1 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 92.1 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 91.6 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Midland County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Midland, MI at risk of?
Midland 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 Midland County, where Midland is located, are strong wind, winter weather, and cold wave.
What is Midland's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Midland County, where Midland is located, scoring 92.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Midland a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Midland carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Midland County.
Has Midland had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 26 hail, 19 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Midland since 2016.