FEMA rates relative hail risk for Kalamazoo County as relatively high and reports FEMA annualized frequency of 2.377 per year for the area.
FEMA summary
FEMA's profile for Kalamazoo County reports FEMA annualized frequency of 2.377 per year for hail. FEMA's relative risk rating for the area is relatively high; the annualized frequency is a separate measure.
Hazard metrics cover FEMA county-equivalent geographies rather than individual addresses or parcels. Use local or state hazard maps before making a property, insurance, retrofit, or evacuation decision.
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Hail
FEMA combines its area-wide loss estimate and community data in this relative rating. Event frequency appears separately below.
Relative FEMA score
96.9/100
Occurrence thresholds vary by hazard. The FEMA methodology defines the value for each hazard.
The area loss estimate combines FEMA's modeled losses to buildings, population, and agriculture across Kalamazoo County. It is not an estimate for a home or address.
City risk summary
For Kalamazoo, FEMA rates hail risk for Kalamazoo County as relatively high, with a relative score of 96.9/100. The next highest relative scores are strong wind at 94.7/100 and tornado at 94.3/100.
Using FEMA data for Kalamazoo County, Kalamazoo is #1 among 18 covered Michigan entries for hail risk. Holland is about 43 straight-line miles from the Kalamazoo map point; its FEMA figures cover Ottawa County.
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The map shows Kalamazoo. All FEMA figures on this page cover Kalamazoo County.
The FEMA figures cover Kalamazoo County. Address-level conditions require local maps, building records, and property details.
FEMA rates relative hail risk for Kalamazoo County as relatively high. Its FEMA annualized frequency is 2.377 per year. Damage at a specific address also depends on the building, soil, elevation, and exact hazard zone.
Among 18 Michigan cities covered by this directory, Kalamazoo is #1 for relative hail risk based on FEMA's score for Kalamazoo County. Homes within Kalamazoo can have different soil, elevation, construction, and hazard-zone conditions.
In FEMA's data for Kalamazoo County, the highest relative ratings are Hail (Relatively High), Strong Wind (Relatively High), and Tornado (Relatively High). FEMA uses estimated losses and community data along with event frequency when assigning these ratings.
The hazard numbers cover Kalamazoo County. For an individual home, check local fault, flood, fire, evacuation, and building records for the exact address.
FEMA gives Kalamazoo County an overall relative risk rating of relatively low. Conditions at a specific home depend on its hazard zones, building type, maintenance, insurance, and access to evacuation routes and emergency services.
Start with this step: Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions. Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions. Use Ready.gov Be Informed and local emergency guidance for a complete plan.
Distances are measured between city coordinates.
| City | Distance | Hail rating | Relative score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland, MI | 43 mi | Very Low | 43.3 |
| Elkhart, IN | 45 mi | Relatively Low | 45.6 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 48 mi | Relatively Moderate | 90.2 |
| South Bend, IN | 54 mi | Relatively Low | 55.4 |
| Lansing, MI | 61 mi | Relatively Low | 56.9 |
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View productHazard metrics come from FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 (March 2023). City population and coordinates come from SimpleMaps US Cities Database. For current conditions, use official local maps, warnings, inspections, and professional advice.