Natural Disaster Risk in Greenland
Michigan
Risk Summary for Greenland
Greenland scores 3.7/10 (Low risk), below the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Coastal Flooding.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Below-average risk — standard coverage likely adequate
Natural disaster risk here is below the US average. Standard homeowners insurance will typically be sufficient, but it is still worth reviewing exclusions for floods and earthquakes.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Greenland, Michigan
Greenland is a small unincorporated community in Ontonagon County, in the northern tier of the continental United States. The area 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 pattern of natural hazards that residents encounter. Understanding the local risk profile is essential for anyone living in, moving to, or owning property in Greenland.
FEMA rates Greenland's composite natural disaster risk at 3.7 out of 10 — low 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 winter and tsunami risk in their preparedness planning.
Greenland's risk score, considerably below the 5.3/10 state average and below the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Ontonagon County, the highest-scoring are coastal flood, winter, and tsunami. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.
Despite its lower-than-average risk classification, Greenland is not immune to natural hazards. Basic preparedness — an emergency kit, awareness of seasonal risks, and property insurance that covers coastal flood — remains prudent for all residents.
What this means for Greenland: Coastal Flooding preparedness
- Coastal flood and storm-surge damage requires separate flood insurance, not standard homeowners coverage.
- Know your evacuation zone and monitor tidal and surge forecasts during coastal storms.
- Elevate utilities and consider flood-resistant construction in low-lying shoreline areas.
Local Factors for Greenland
These city-level factors differentiate Greenland from other communities in Ontonagon County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
121
RuralGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Cool Continental
Latitude 46.8°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 4.0/10
Coordinates
46.7987° N, 89.0957° W
Ontonagon County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
Recent Climate Data for Greenland
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.