Crawford County, MI
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Crawford County has experienced 9 federally declared disasters since 1975, most recently Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding in 2026. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Crawford County's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, wildfire, and lightning, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Crawford County has been designated in 9 declarations since 1975, covering 6 disaster types including flood (2), biological (2), snowstorm (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Flood | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 2025 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| 1999 | Snowstorm | Mi - Severe Weather 1/2 /99 |
| 1978 | Snowstorm | Blizzards & Snowstorms |
| 1977 | Drought | Drought |
| 1975 | Flood | Severe Storms, High Winds & Flooding |
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Relatively Low | 75.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 35.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 7.1 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 10.8 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | 26.3 | 1 | 0 | $21K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 13.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Very Low | 33.1 | 4 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | 23.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate | 83.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 8.7 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low | 49.9 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate | 62.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | No Rating | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 47.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Crawford County ranks in the 37th percentile (Low) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37th | Low |
| Socioeconomic status | 52nd | Moderate |
| Household characteristics | 43rd | Low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 18th | Very low |
| Housing type & transportation | 27th | Low |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 63rd | Relatively High |
| Risk to homes | 67th | Relatively High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 85.1% | — |
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Crawford County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Crawford County, Michigan are winter weather, wildfire, and lightning. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Crawford County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Crawford County has received 9 federal disaster declarations since 1975, including declarations in 2026. The most common disaster type on record is flood (2 declarations).
Has Crawford County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Crawford County include Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (2026), Severe Winter Storm (2025). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1975.
How does Crawford County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Roscommon County, MI has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Low) and Oscoda County, MI has the lowest (Very Low). Crawford County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Crawford County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Crawford County's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Crawford County's composite score of 18 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 18% of US counties.