Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 48054 in China, MI. These include 7 blizzards, 6 hailstorms, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
With 7 recorded incidents (29% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
China has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 30, 2024.
China 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.
China 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.
China has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2008.
China 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 China 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 48054 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (7 events), hailstorms (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in China, MI, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13.1M in property damage.
Yes, China (ZIP 48054) 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 48054 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 $27.8M in property damage in the China, MI area (ZIP 48054). 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 →