Low Risk Michigan  ·  Winter Storm / Wildfire

Gogebic County MI

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
15
Area
1,102
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Winter Storm / Wildfire
FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Gogebic County MI in Michigan faces winter storm / wildfire risk across its 1,102 square mile area. Bessemer in the Upper Peninsula serves this iron mining county near Wisconsin. Gogebic serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 5 / 10    Low Risk
Primary Hazard Winter Storm / Wildfire
Secondary Hazard Flash Flooding
FEMA Flood Zone Low
Federally Declared Disasters 6
Last Major Event 2019 Winter Storm
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (906) 663-4518
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Gogebic County MI
State Michigan (MI)
Population 15
Area 1,102 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

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