Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 48032 in Grant Township, MI. These include 10 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
With 10 recorded incidents (30% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Grant Township 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.
Grant Township has experienced 7 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 2004.
Grant Township 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.
Grant Township has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $370K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Grant Township 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 Grant Township was Ice Storm on Apr 3, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Sep 2, 1984), 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 48032 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grant Township, MI, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Grant Township (ZIP 48032) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $370K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Grant Township has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48032 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 $17.6M in property damage in the Grant Township, MI area (ZIP 48032). 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 →