New Baltimore, MI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
New Baltimore is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Macomb County, MI. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, cold wave, and strong wind.
Storm events near New Baltimore
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of New Baltimore's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to New Baltimore 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 Macomb County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering New Baltimore along with the rest of the county, not a New Baltimore-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 41.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 97.5 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 46.6 | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | 83.6 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 94.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 99.3 | Very High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 99 | Very High |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 90.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 49.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 98.2 | Very High |
| Landslide | 36.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 88.6 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 98.6 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 88.4 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Macomb County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is New Baltimore, MI at risk of?
New Baltimore is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Macomb County, where New Baltimore is located, are tornado, cold wave, and strong wind.
What is New Baltimore's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Macomb County, where New Baltimore is located, scoring 99.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is New Baltimore a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — New Baltimore carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Macomb County.
Has New Baltimore had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 41 hail, 49 inland flooding events within 25 miles of New Baltimore since 2016.