Dam/Levee Break history in Michigan
Michigan has 7 county-level dam/levee break declarations across 5 counties. Gladwin County leads with 2 declarations. Total tracked FEMA obligations for dam/levee break events in this state: $62.7M.
This page shows every Michigan county in Michigan that has at least one FEMA dam/levee break declaration on record, ranked by how many times that hazard type triggered federal aid. Counties near the top of this list have recurring exposure to dam/levee break events — useful context for anyone evaluating property risk, insurance needs, or emergency planning in the area.
For the full national view of dam/levee break declarations across all states, see the dam/levee break disaster type page. For all hazard types in Michigan, see the Michigan state page.
Counties ranked by dam/levee break declaration count
| # | County | Declarations | Tracked aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gladwin County | 2 | $8.5M |
| 2 | Midland County | 2 | $45.8M |
| 3 | Arenac County | 1 | $1.4M |
| 4 | Iosco County | 1 | $433K |
| 5 | Saginaw County | 1 | $6.5M |