Muskegon, MI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Muskegon is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Muskegon County, MI. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, tornado, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Muskegon
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Muskegon's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Muskegon 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 Muskegon County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Muskegon along with the rest of the county, not a Muskegon-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 30.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 77.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 34.2 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 48.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 62.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 80.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 58.2 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 51.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 21.7 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 72.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 47.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 69.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 96.4 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 38.7 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Muskegon County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Muskegon, MI at risk of?
Muskegon 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 Muskegon County, where Muskegon is located, are strong wind, tornado, and inland flooding.
What is Muskegon's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Muskegon County, where Muskegon is located, scoring 96.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Muskegon a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Muskegon carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Muskegon County.
Has Muskegon had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 17 hail, 4 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Muskegon since 2016.