Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 48027 in Wales, MI. These include 9 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.2M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 89 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 31% of all recorded events (9 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Wales 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.
Wales has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 2010.
Wales 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.
Wales has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $320K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Wales 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 Wales was Ice Storm on Apr 3, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 21, 1953), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48027 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wales, MI, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Wales (ZIP 48027) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $320K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Wales has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48027 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 $18.2M in property damage in the Wales, MI area (ZIP 48027). 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 →