Hazard Score
153 Catastrophes Recorded
Saginaw County, Michigan
3 Cities with a Population of 195,526, and 79,011 Households
Saginaw, Michigan has a relatively low overall natural disaster and climate risk rating, with a risk score of 79.03 and a risk value of 19,046,358.67. The area experiences a moderate frequency of severe weather events such as hailstorms, thunderstorms, and high winds, which contribute to the overall risk assessment. The region also faces a risk of flooding, with a risk value of 1,953,043.46, and a relatively high risk of wildfires with a risk value of 10,684.81.
Specific climate factors for Saginaw include a high frequency of lightning strikes, with 794 events annually, and a low risk rating for tornadoes. The area is also prone to snowstorms and has a high average snowfall accumulation, which can contribute to winter weather hazards. Saginaw is located near Lake Huron and Lake Michigan, which can lead to lake-effect snow and increased precipitation during certain weather patterns. The region is also close to the Great Lakes, which can influence local weather patterns and increase the risk of severe storms.
Geologically, Saginaw is not located near fault lines or volcanic activity, reducing the risk of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. However, the region's proximity to water bodies and its relatively flat terrain make it susceptible to flooding during heavy rainfall events. The presence of forests and wooded areas also increases the risk of wildfires, especially during dry and windy conditions. Overall, while Saginaw faces a variety of natural disaster risks, the area's relatively low risk rating suggests that it is adequately prepared to handle and mitigate these potential hazards.
HAZARDS
65
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
13
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
34
Hazard Shelters
31
Fire Stations
9
Hospitals
17
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Hailstorm
2020-10-23
Germania East
2020-07-05
Flooding
Dam Breaks And Heavy Rain
2020-05-18Hailstorm
2017-02-24
Hailstorm
2015-08-02
Hailstorm
2015-08-02
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2015-08-02
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2015-08-02
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2015-08-02
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2015-08-02
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2015-08-02
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2015-08-02
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2015-08-02
Tornado
2015-06-22
Hailstorm
2014-07-27
Tornado
2014-06-11
Hailstorm
2013-06-17
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2013-06-17
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2013-06-17
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2013-06-17
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2013-06-17
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2013-06-17
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2013-06-17
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2013-06-17
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2013-05-30
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2013-05-30
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2013-05-30
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2013-05-30
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2013-05-30
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2013-05-30
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2013-05-30
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2013-05-30
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2013-05-30
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2013-05-30
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2013-05-30
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2013-05-30
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2011-08-24
Tornado
2011-08-20
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2011-07-02
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2011-07-02
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2011-07-02
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2011-06-22
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2011-06-22
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2011-06-22
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2010-08-19
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2010-08-19
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-12-10Hurricane Gustav
2008-09-05
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2008-07-16
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2008-07-16
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2008-06-27
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2008-06-27
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2008-06-27
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2008-06-27
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2008-06-27
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2008-06-27
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2008-06-15
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2008-06-15
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2008-06-06
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2008-04-11
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2008-04-11
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2008-04-11
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2007-08-29
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2007-07-09
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2007-07-05
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2007-07-05
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2007-07-05
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2007-06-27
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2007-06-27
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2007-06-27
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2007-06-27
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2006-07-17
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2006-06-28
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2006-06-28
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2006-06-28
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2006-04-22
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2006-03-31
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2006-03-31
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2006-03-31
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2006-03-31
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2006-03-31
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2005-06-14
Tornado
2005-06-05
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2005-06-05
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2005-06-05
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2005-06-05
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2005-06-05
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2004-08-02
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2004-06-23
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2004-06-23
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2004-06-09
Tornado
2004-05-22
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2004-05-22
Tornado
2004-05-14
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2003-07-17
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2002-07-22
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2002-06-17
Tornado
2001-10-24
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2001-10-24
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2001-10-24
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2001-10-24
Tornado
2001-06-10
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2001-05-25
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2000-07-27
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1999-07-24
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1998-07-14
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1998-04-16
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1998-03-30
Tornado
1997-07-02
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1997-07-02
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1997-07-02
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1997-07-02
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1997-07-02
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1997-06-30Hailstorm
1997-05-08
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1997-05-05
Tornado
1996-06-21
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1996-04-12
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1996-01-18
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1995-06-27
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1994-06-28
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1994-04-12
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1994-04-12
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1994-04-12
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1993-09-09
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1991-12-02Tornado
1991-08-17
Hailstorm
1991-07-06
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1991-05-29
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1991-03-26
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1988-07-25
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1988-07-23
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1987-07-09
Flooding
Torrential Rain
1986-09-09Flooding
Torrential Rain
1985-09-06Hailstorm
1984-09-02
Tornado
1982-06-20
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1982-06-20
Tornado
1982-06-15
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1980-07-22
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1980-07-22
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1977-09-19
Tornado
1976-06-18
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1973-06-26
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1973-06-01
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1972-08-22
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1971-06-07
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1970-08-26
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1968-06-19
Tornado
1967-04-14
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1963-05-04
Tornado
1956-05-12
Tornado
1953-06-05