Natural Disaster Risk in Antrim County

Natural Hazard Profile: Antrim County, Michigan

Antrim County is located in the United States in Michigan, home to roughly 23,425 residents. The county experiences severe winters amplified by lake-effect snow and warm, humid summers, with intense lake-effect snowstorms off Lake Michigan and Lake Erie shaping the natural hazards faced by its communities. FEMA assesses risk at this county level, providing the baseline for every city and ZIP code within its boundaries.

FEMA rates Antrim County's composite natural disaster risk at 4.4 out of 10 — moderate risk. The risk of coastal inundation tops the local hazard profile, with the area exposed to storm surge, tidal flooding, and wave action during major coastal storm events. Residents should also account for cold wave and landslide risk in their preparedness planning.

Antrim County's risk score, slightly below the 5.3/10 state average and near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Antrim County, the highest-scoring are coastal flood, cold wave, and landslide. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

With a moderate risk rating, Antrim County residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for coastal flood is recommended.