Natural Disaster Risk in Roscommon County

Natural Hazard Profile: Roscommon County, Michigan

Roscommon County is located in the United States in Michigan, home to roughly 23,456 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 Roscommon County's composite natural disaster risk at 5.3 out of 10 — moderate risk. Severe winter storms top the local risk profile, bringing blizzard conditions, ice storms, and extreme cold that pose health risks and cause extensive property and infrastructure damage. Residents should also account for lightning and wildfire risk in their preparedness planning.

Roscommon County's risk score, near the 5.3/10 state average and above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Roscommon County, the highest-scoring are winter, lightning, and wildfire. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

With a moderate risk rating, Roscommon 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 winter is recommended.