Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 48065 in Bruce, MI. These include 10 blizzards, 8 hailstorms, and 7 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $175.3M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 71 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 26% of all recorded events (10 total). Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $68.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Bruce has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 12, 2014.
Bruce has experienced 7 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2018.
Bruce has experienced 6 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 6 (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 Jul 14, 2013.
Bruce has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $100.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 14, 2008.
Bruce has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 24, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bruce was Flood on May 23, 2004, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Apr 3, 2003), causing $50M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 22, 2023 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48065 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (10 events), hailstorms (8 events), extreme cold events (7 events), extreme heat events (6 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 26% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bruce, MI, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $68.5M in property damage.
Yes, Bruce (ZIP 48065) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 14, 2008.
Bruce has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 24, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48065 was Flood, which occurred on May 23, 2004. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $175.3M in property damage in the Bruce, MI area (ZIP 48065). 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 →