FEMA Records
1
Total declarations
Michigan · FEMA + NOAA + National Risk Index
Kalamazoo County, MI
1 FEMA disaster declarations (2026–2026), with a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Moderate. Most common hazard: Flood.
- 1
- FEMA declarations
- 1
- Major disasters
- 82
- NRI risk · Relatively Moderate
- Flood
- Top hazard
The verdict
Kalamazoo County ranks in the riskiest 18% of U.S. counties for FEMA-modeled hazard risk, with more federally declared disasters than 0% of the 2,791 counties FEMA tracks. FEMA rates the county's overall risk as Relatively Moderate, based on 1 federal disaster declarations recorded since 2026, most often flood, 74% below the national county average of 4.
- Riskiest 18%
- of U.S. counties for FEMA National Risk Index score
- Relatively Moderate
- FEMA National Risk Index rating
- 1
- FEMA declarations vs 4 national county avg
- 1
- flood declarations, the most common hazard here
FEMA's National Risk Index score reflects expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience; the declaration count above reflects only Presidentially declared disasters, not every hazard event.
How does Kalamazoo County compare?
Kalamazoo County vs. every U.S. county
FEMA disaster declarations, all-time
1 0th percentile higher than 0% of 2,791 counties
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Source FEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 · 2026-07-25
Kalamazoo County's FEMA Risk Index score
FEMA National Risk Index composite score vs. the Michigan county average
How disaster-prone is Kalamazoo County?
Declaration frequency
Kalamazoo County, Michigan has recorded 1 FEMA disaster declarations between 2026 and 2026, of which 1 were classified as Major Disaster declarations (DR) requiring federal individual and public assistance. That puts the county's average at - declarations per year, or roughly 27% below the Michigan county average of 1.4 and 74% below the national county average of 3.8. The dominant disaster type on record is Flood, with 1 of 1 declarations falling under this category.
FEMA National Risk Index
This county sits among the highest-risk counties nationally on FEMA's National Risk Index, a composite score of 81.7/100 (Relatively Moderate). Expected Annual Loss is rated Relatively Moderate (roughly $55.1M in annualized losses). Social vulnerability reads Very Low and community resilience Very High, both critical modifiers of realized harm here. Of the 18 hazards FEMA models, Hail stands out as the sharpest exposure here, rated Relatively High.
Flood exposure & the bottom line
Taken together, Kalamazoo County's federal disaster history is about as quiet as U.S. counties get, a very low relative risk level on this measure.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level
Very Low
vs. Michigan Avg
-27%
State avg: 1.4
vs. National Avg
-74%
National avg: 3.8
Avg Per Year
-
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FEMA NRI 8-hazard radar - Kalamazoo County
How to read this radar
The radar plots Kalamazoo County's relative exposure to the eight headline natural hazards used by the FEMA National Risk Index. Each axis is the qualitative NRI risk rating (Very Low through Very High) re-expressed on a 0-100 scale so that the polygon shape lets you compare a county against another at a glance. A rounder polygon means broad multi-hazard exposure; a spiky polygon means one or two dominant hazards drive most of the modeled risk.
NRI Source
FEMA 2023
Latest NRI release
County FIPS
26077
MI state code
Source: FEMA National Risk Index FEMA National Risk Index Per-county per-hazard ratings, 2023 release
Disaster Types
Flood 1
Declaration Types
What DR / EM / FM mean
FEMA categorizes declarations as Major Disasters (DR), Emergencies (EM), or Fire Management Assistance (FM).
Major Disaster - 1 100.0%
of all 1 declarations
FEMA Declarations Timeline
| Year | Declarations | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |
Disaster Declarations
| DR# | Title | Type | Incident | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4925 | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING | DR | Flood | 2026-06-30 |
Storm Events in Michigan
| Storm Type | Events | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 3,557 | 13 | 18 | $182.8M |
| Winter Storm | 1,850 | 4 | 12 | $41.9M |
| Winter Weather | 1,448 | 22 | 39 | $990.0K |
| Hail | 1,096 | 0 | 0 | $87.1M |
| High Wind | 445 | 3 | 2 | $669.0M |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database NOAA Storm Events Database State-level aggregated data, 2015–2025
FEMA National Risk Index
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Score: 81.7/100
Expected Annual Loss
Relatively Moderate
$55.1M/year
Social Vulnerability
Very Low
Community Resilience
Very High
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Hail Relatively High
Tornado Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Drought No Rating
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) Ratings reflect relative scores among all US counties. Data: hazards.fema.gov/nri
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many natural disasters has Kalamazoo County, Michigan had?
Kalamazoo County, Michigan has received 1 FEMA disaster declarations from 2026 to 2026. Of these, 1 were major disaster declarations.
What is the most common disaster type in Kalamazoo County?
The most common disaster type in Kalamazoo County is Flood, with 1 declaration.
How does Kalamazoo County's disaster risk compare to the Michigan average?
Kalamazoo County has 1 disaster declarations, which is 27% lower than the Michigan county average of 1.4 declarations. Compared to the national county average of 3.8, it is 74% lower.
How many major FEMA disaster declarations has Kalamazoo County received?
Kalamazoo County has received 1 major disaster declaration, representing 100% of all 1 disaster declarations. Major disaster declarations typically involve significant damage requiring federal assistance.
What types of storms are most common in Michigan?
The most common storm types in Michigan include Thunderstorm Wind (3,557 events), Winter Storm (1,850 events), Winter Weather (1,448 events). NOAA storm event data covers severe weather from 2015 to 2025.
What is the overall disaster risk level for Kalamazoo County?
Kalamazoo County has just 1 FEMA disaster declaration on record, placing it in the very-low-risk band, among the quieter counties in FEMA's declaration history.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for Kalamazoo County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, Kalamazoo County, Michigan has an overall risk score of 81.7 out of 100 (Relatively Moderate). The county's social vulnerability rating is Very Low and community resilience is Very High. The Expected Annual Loss (EAL) score is Relatively Moderate, representing $55.1M in annualized losses.
Which natural hazard poses the greatest risk to Kalamazoo County?
Based on FEMA NRI data, the highest-risk natural hazard in Kalamazoo County is Hail (risk rating: Relatively High). Other significant hazards include Tornado (Relatively High) and Strong Wind (Relatively High). These scores are based on FEMA's analysis of historical event frequency, exposed assets, and community vulnerability.
Data Sources & Methodology
Disaster declaration data comes from the FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 API, which includes all federally declared disasters, emergencies, and fire management assistance grants.
Storm event data is sourced from the NOAA Storm Events Database (2015–2025), which tracks significant weather events including thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, and winter storms.
This data is provided for informational purposes only. FEMA disaster declarations represent federal response actions and may not capture all local emergencies or weather events.
What this means for Kalamazoo County
Kalamazoo County, MI runs 27% below the Michigan county average for federal disaster declarations (1 vs 1), a very low historical load overall.
- Its most common federal declaration type is major disaster (1 of 1) - know the hazards most likely here before they happen. Michigan overview
- See how this county ranks against the rest of the country for disaster frequency. Most-disaster rankings
- Read how to read FEMA declarations, NRI risk scores, and what they do and don't tell you. Disaster-data guide
Historical declaration counts describe past federal response, not a forecast. For current threats, follow the National Weather Service and local officials; in an emergency call 911.
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, this profile draws on 2,791 tracked U.S. counties in FEMA's Disaster Declarations Summaries dataset, refreshed as of 2026-07-25. Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
All federal data sources used on this page
- FEMA OpenFEMA, Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 - all federally-declared disasters for this county. fema.gov/openfema/disaster-declarations
- FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) - per-county per-hazard risk ratings and expected annual loss. hazards.fema.gov/nri
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database - state-level storm/severe-weather event records, 2015–2025. ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents
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