Marquette Michigan is the largest city in the Upper Peninsula and home to Northern Michigan University. The city sits on Lake Superior and experiences some of the heaviest lake-effect snowfall in the US, with annual snowfall averaging over 140 inches. Marquette County has significant iron ore mining history through the Cleveland-Cliffs operations. Lake Superior storms create dangerous maritime conditions. The remoteness of the Upper Peninsula means emergency resources must be largely self-sufficient within the region.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Winter Storm / Mining / Lake Superior |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| County FEMA Declarations | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2018 Winter Storm |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 906-228-0425 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 1360 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Marquette County MI
Michigan · Winter Storm / Wildfire
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5/10
Low Risk