Mount Pleasant, MI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Mount Pleasant is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Isabella County, MI. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, strong wind, and tornado.
Storm events near Mount Pleasant
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Mount Pleasant's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Mount Pleasant 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 Isabella County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Mount Pleasant along with the rest of the county, not a Mount Pleasant-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 18.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 71.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 37 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 38 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 80.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 77.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 79.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 33 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 62.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 44.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 54.9 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 90 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 95.1 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Isabella County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Mount Pleasant, MI at risk of?
Mount Pleasant 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 Isabella County, where Mount Pleasant is located, are winter weather, strong wind, and tornado.
What is Mount Pleasant's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Isabella County, where Mount Pleasant is located, scoring 95.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Mount Pleasant a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Mount Pleasant carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Isabella County.
Has Mount Pleasant had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 18 hail, 16 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Mount Pleasant since 2016.