Emmett, MI (ZIP 48022) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Emmett is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Emmett has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $112.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2004.
Emmett has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $13.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Emmett has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $870K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Emmett has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2018.
Emmett has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (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 May 29, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Emmett was Ice Storm on Apr 3, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 21, 2013), causing $2M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 27, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48022 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Emmett, MI, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Emmett (ZIP 48022) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $870K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Emmett has 8 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 $112.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48022 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Apr 3, 2003. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.5M in property damage in the Emmett, MI area (ZIP 48022). 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 →