Oakland County north of Detroit is the third wealthiest county in the United States by median household income and one of the most economically significant counties in Michigan. The county hosts major automotive technology research facilities for Ford GM and Stellantis. The Clinton River watershed creates flooding risk with several communities flooded in 2021. Oakland County has experienced tornado events and faces moderate severe weather risk. Pontiac Auburn Hills and Troy are major automotive and corporate centers.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 4 / 10 Low Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Severe Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 4 |
| Last Major Event | 2021 Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (248) 858-5311 |
| Emergency Shelters | 22 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-75 I-696 M-59 US-24 |
// County Profile
| County | Oakland County MI |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| Population | 1 |
| Area | 907 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Low |
// Recent Incidents
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
Madison Heights MI
Tornado / Flash Flooding
4/10
Low
Novi MI
Severe Storm / Flooding / Winter Storm
5/10
Moderate
Pontiac MI
Tornado / Winter Storm / Industrial Hazmat
6/10
Moderate
Rochester Hills MI
Tornado / Winter Storm / Ice Storm
5/10
Moderate
Royal Oak MI
Tornado / Winter Storm / Ice Storm
5/10
Moderate
Southfield MI
Severe Storm / Flooding / Infrastructure Disruption
5/10
Moderate
Troy MI
Severe Storm / Flooding / Infrastructure Disruption
5/10
Moderate
Waterford MI
Nuclear / Water / Winter Storm
6/10
Moderate
// Other Michigan Counties
Genesee County MI
Tornado / Water Infrastructure
6/10
Moderate
Berrien County MI
Tornado / Nuclear Proximity
6/10
Moderate
Ontonagon County MI
Winter Storm / Wildfire
5/10
Low
Saginaw County MI
Tornado / Flash Flooding
5/10
Moderate
Wayne County MI
Tornado / Severe Storm
5/10
Moderate
Monroe County MI
Tornado / Lake Erie Storm
5/10
Moderate