Ypsilanti, MI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Ypsilanti 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 Washtenaw County, MI. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, tornado, and cold wave.
Storm events near Ypsilanti
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Ypsilanti's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Ypsilanti 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 Washtenaw County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Ypsilanti along with the rest of the county, not a Ypsilanti-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 43.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 90.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 74.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 87.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 96.9 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 93.1 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 85.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 48.3 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 90.4 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 69.9 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 88.8 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 98 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 73 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Washtenaw County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Ypsilanti, MI at risk of?
Ypsilanti 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 Washtenaw County, where Ypsilanti is located, are strong wind, tornado, and cold wave.
What is Ypsilanti's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Washtenaw County, where Ypsilanti is located, scoring 98 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Ypsilanti a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Ypsilanti 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 Washtenaw County.
Has Ypsilanti had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 15 tornado, 93 hail, 30 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Ypsilanti since 2016.