Niles, MI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Niles 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 Berrien County, MI. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, hail, and cold wave.
Storm events near Niles
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Niles's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Niles 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 Berrien County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Niles along with the rest of the county, not a Niles-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 23.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 86 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 38.8 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 71.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 65.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 83.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 88.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 89.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 31.7 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 47.9 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 61.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 61.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 95 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 75.7 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Berrien County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Niles, MI at risk of?
Niles 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 Berrien County, where Niles is located, are strong wind, hail, and cold wave.
What is Niles's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Berrien County, where Niles is located, scoring 95 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Niles a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Niles 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 Berrien County.
Has Niles had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 17 tornado, 105 hail, 33 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Niles since 2016.