Sturgis, MI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Sturgis is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for St. Joseph County, MI. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, strong wind, and lightning.
Storm events near Sturgis
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Sturgis's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Sturgis 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 St. Joseph County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Sturgis along with the rest of the county, not a Sturgis-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 17 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 68.1 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 60.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 33.8 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 63.5 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 63.9 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 62 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 85.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 38 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 50.2 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 57.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 77.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 82.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 46.4 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full St. Joseph County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Sturgis, MI at risk of?
Sturgis 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 St. Joseph County, where Sturgis is located, are hail, strong wind, and lightning.
What is Sturgis's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for St. Joseph County, where Sturgis is located, scoring 85.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Sturgis a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Sturgis carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for St. Joseph County.
Has Sturgis had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 19 tornado, 58 hail, 3 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Sturgis since 2016.