Cottrellville, MI (ZIP 48039) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $28M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 31% of all recorded events (8 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 30, 2024.
Cottrellville 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.
Cottrellville 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.
Cottrellville 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 $12.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Cottrellville has experienced 3 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.
Cottrellville 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 Cottrellville was Flood on Nov 1, 2019, which caused $11.9M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Apr 3, 2003), causing $10M 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 48039 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cottrellville, MI, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $125K in property damage.
Yes, Cottrellville (ZIP 48039) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48039 was Flood, which occurred on Nov 1, 2019. This event caused $11.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28M in property damage in the Cottrellville, MI area (ZIP 48039). 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 →