Wyoming, MI

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 78,559 · Part of Kent County

Wyoming 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 Kent County, MI. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, tornado, and winter weather.

Storm events near Wyoming

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Wyoming's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Wyoming itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 21 events
Hail 40 events
Inland Flooding 7 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Kent County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Wyoming along with the rest of the county, not a Wyoming-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 42.6 Very Low
Inland Flooding 94.8 Relatively High
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 73.6 Relatively Low
Heat Wave 95.1 Relatively Moderate
Tornado 97.8 Relatively High
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 89.4 Relatively High
Drought 0 No Rating
Hail 73.4 Relatively Moderate
Hurricane 33.6 Very Low
Ice Storm 83.6 Relatively High
Landslide 83.4 Relatively Low
Lightning 72.6 Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind 99 Very High
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 95.7 Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Kent County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Wyoming, MI at risk of?

Wyoming 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 Kent County, where Wyoming is located, are strong wind, tornado, and winter weather.

What is Wyoming's biggest natural hazard risk?

Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Kent County, where Wyoming is located, scoring 99 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").

Is Wyoming a high-risk area for natural disasters?

Somewhat — Wyoming 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 Kent County.

Has Wyoming had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 21 tornado, 40 hail, 7 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Wyoming since 2016.