Alpena County, Michigan
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 28,892
28.3NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
28,892
🏠
Building Value
$7.7B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$7.0M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
16
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🥶
Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$1.2M
Risk Score62.8
🌊
Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$5.2M
Risk Score51.0
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$131K
Risk Score41.8
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Very LowCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$7K
Risk Score36.0
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$82K
Risk Score27.9
🌀
Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$8K
Risk Score26.1
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$153
Risk Score25.6
🌪️
Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$274K
Risk Score24.9
Show all 16 hazards
🌡️
Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$70K
Risk Score24.6
🏔️
Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$14K
Risk Score16.2
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$4K
Risk Score15.6
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$9K
Risk Score15.3
❄️
Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$7K
Risk Score15.2
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Very LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$88K
Risk Score14.3
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No RatingDrought
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
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Insufficient DataTsunami
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Alpena County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
28.3-20.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
15.6-33.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
80.2+31.0 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
88.4+39.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
80.2
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
88.4
Very HighHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.