Muskegon County hazard data

Muskegon, MI Disaster Risk

FEMA rates relative strong wind risk for Muskegon County as relatively high and reports FEMA annualized frequency of 1.924 per year for the area.

#18 of 18 covered Michigan cities for strong wind risk β†’FEMA relative score 91.8/100 Β· county scale

FEMA summary

Muskegon's strong wind risk is relatively high at county scale.

FEMA's profile for Muskegon County reports FEMA annualized frequency of 1.924 per year for strong wind. 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.

FEMA annualized frequency

1.924 per year

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FEMA area population
175,775
Data geography
County equivalent
FEMA relative score
91.8/100
FEMA source
v1.19.0

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FEMA NRI profile

Strong Wind

Relatively High

FEMA combines its area-wide loss estimate and community data in this relative rating. Event frequency appears separately below.

Relative FEMA score

91.8/100

FEMA annualized frequency
1.924 per year
FEMA area loss estimate
$2M
Recorded events
24

How to read this

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 Muskegon County. It is not an estimate for a home or address.

City risk summary

Strong wind risk in Muskegon

For Muskegon, FEMA rates strong wind risk for Muskegon County as relatively high, with a relative score of 91.8/100. The next highest relative scores are winter weather at 90.7/100 and cold wave at 87.2/100.

Using FEMA data for Muskegon County, Muskegon is #18 among 18 covered Michigan entries for strong wind risk. Holland is about 33 straight-line miles from the Muskegon map point; its FEMA figures cover Ottawa County.

What to check for strong wind

  • βœ“Check roof edges and connections, the garage door, and large nearby trees.
  • βœ“Secure loose outdoor structures and identify a windowless interior room.
  • βœ“Review the wind deductible and roof settlement terms in the policy.

Household preparation

Official guidance β†—

For homeowners and movers

  • βœ“Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions.
  • βœ“Review policy exclusions, deductibles, and temporary-living coverage with a licensed professional.
  • βœ“Keep inspections, inventories, and critical documents in a secure location you can access after an emergency.

Preparedness actions

  • βœ“Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions.
  • βœ“Maintain water, food, lighting, medications, and communications for several days.
  • βœ“Create a household communication plan and practice it before an emergency.
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Where this profile applies

The map shows Muskegon. All FEMA figures on this page cover Muskegon County.

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City
Muskegon, MI
FEMA data area
Muskegon County
County FIPS
26121

Questions about disaster risk in Muskegon

The FEMA figures cover Muskegon County. Address-level conditions require local maps, building records, and property details.

How much strong wind risk does Muskegon, MI have?

FEMA rates relative strong wind risk for Muskegon County as relatively high. Its FEMA annualized frequency is 1.924 per year. Damage at a specific address also depends on the building, soil, elevation, and exact hazard zone.

Where does Muskegon rank for strong wind risk in Michigan?

Among 18 Michigan cities covered by this directory, Muskegon is #18 for relative strong wind risk based on FEMA's score for Muskegon County. Homes within Muskegon can have different soil, elevation, construction, and hazard-zone conditions.

Which natural hazards rank highest around Muskegon?

In FEMA's data for Muskegon County, the highest relative ratings are Strong Wind (Relatively High), Winter Weather (Relatively High), and Cold Wave (Relatively High). FEMA uses estimated losses and community data along with event frequency when assigning these ratings.

Are the disaster-risk numbers for Muskegon or Muskegon County?

The hazard numbers cover Muskegon County. For an individual home, check local fault, flood, fire, evacuation, and building records for the exact address.

Is Muskegon safe from natural disasters?

FEMA gives Muskegon 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.

What should a household in Muskegon do first for strong wind preparedness?

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.

Nearby city comparisons

Distances are measured between city coordinates.

CityDistanceStrong Wind ratingRelative score
Holland, MI33 miVery High98.8
Grand Rapids, MI35 miVery High98.6
Kalamazoo, MI74 miRelatively High94.7
Racine, WI86 miRelatively High90.6
Milwaukee, WI87 miRelatively High94.6

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Data sources

Hazard 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.