Monroe, MI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Monroe 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 Monroe County, MI. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, tornado, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Monroe
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Monroe's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Monroe 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 Monroe County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Monroe along with the rest of the county, not a Monroe-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 33.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 87.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 46 | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | 73.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 73.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 89.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 84 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 83.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 44.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 84.8 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 27.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 54.1 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 93.6 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 76.7 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Monroe County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Monroe, MI at risk of?
Monroe 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 Monroe County, where Monroe is located, are strong wind, tornado, and inland flooding.
What is Monroe's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Monroe County, where Monroe is located, scoring 93.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Monroe a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Monroe 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 Monroe County.
Has Monroe had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 18 tornado, 72 hail, 12 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Monroe since 2016.