Menominee County, MI
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Menominee County has experienced 8 federally declared disasters since 1973, most recently Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding in 2026. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Menominee County's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, hail, and lightning, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Recorded storm events have decreased 50% over the past five years compared to the prior five-year period. Community vulnerability is relatively low (16th percentile nationally), indicating stronger recovery capacity than most US counties.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Menominee County has been designated in 8 declarations since 1973, covering 5 disaster types including flood (3), biological (2), hurricane (1).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Flood | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2018 | Flood | Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| 1978 | Snowstorm | Blizzards & Snowstorms |
| 1977 | Drought | Drought |
| 1973 | Flood | Severe Storms & 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 | Very Low | 33.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 44.8 | 4 | 0 | $185K |
| Coastal Flooding | Very Low | 37.6 | 4 | 0 | $1.2M |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 8.3 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 14.8 | 4 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | 31.4 | 1 | 0 | $10K |
| Hurricane | No Rating | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Low | 68.4 | 13 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | 30.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low | 52.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low | 33.8 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate | 89.2 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate | 63.6 | 1 | 0 | $500K |
| Drought | Very Low | 18.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 61.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Insufficient Data | — | — | — | — |
| 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
Menominee County ranks in the 16th percentile (Very 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 | 16th | Very low |
| Socioeconomic status | 18th | Very low |
| Household characteristics | 16th | Very low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 21st | Very low |
| Housing type & transportation | 32nd | 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 | 20th | Relatively Low |
| Risk to homes | 19th | Very Low |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 66.3% | — |
NOAA tracked 27 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 18 in 2016–20 vs 9 in 2021–25 (-50% — frequency decreasing).
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 Menominee County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Menominee County, Michigan are cold wave, hail, and lightning. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Has Menominee County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Menominee County has received 8 federal disaster declarations since 1973, including declarations in 2026. The most common disaster type on record is flood (3 declarations).
Has Menominee County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Menominee County include Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (2026). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1973.
How does Menominee County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Marinette County, WI has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Low) and Door County, WI has the lowest (Relatively Low). Menominee County is rated Relatively Low overall.
How is Menominee County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Menominee 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. Menominee County's composite score of 44 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 44% of US counties.