Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 48005 in Armada, MI. These include 12 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 7 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $175.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 71 injuries.
With 12 recorded incidents (27% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2024.
Armada 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.
Armada 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.
Armada 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.
Armada 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 $100.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 14, 2008.
Armada has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 24, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Armada 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. Ice Storm on Feb 22, 2023 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48005 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold events (7 events), extreme heat events (6 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 27% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Armada, MI, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Armada (ZIP 48005) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 14, 2008.
Armada has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 24, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48005 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 $175.6M in property damage in the Armada, MI area (ZIP 48005). 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 →