Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 48001 in Pearl Beach, MI. These include 17 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 7 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $183.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 71 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pearl Beach is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 35% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2017.
Pearl Beach has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (70%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $68.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Pearl Beach has experienced 7 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2018.
Pearl Beach has experienced 6 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 6 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 14, 2013.
Pearl Beach has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2008.
Pearl Beach has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $111.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 1, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pearl Beach was Flood on May 23, 2004, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Apr 3, 2003), causing $50M in damages. Flood on Nov 1, 2019 also caused significant damage ($11.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48001 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold events (7 events), extreme heat events (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pearl Beach, MI, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $125K in property damage.
Yes, Pearl Beach (ZIP 48001) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $111.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 1, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48001 was Flood, which occurred on May 23, 2004. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $183.1M in property damage in the Pearl Beach, MI area (ZIP 48001). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →