Federal records document 66 natural disaster events in the Royal Oak, MI area (ZIP 48067). These include 24 hailstorms, 13 extreme cold events, and 12 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $431M. These events have resulted in 16 recorded deaths and 577 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Royal Oak is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded extreme cold events in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (31%) 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 $275K in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 29, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (83%) 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). 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 23, 2013.
Royal Oak has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $403.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 27, 2021.
Royal Oak has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $27M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Royal Oak has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 1973.
The most significant disaster event on record for Royal Oak was Flash Flood on Aug 11, 2014, which caused $400M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 22, 2023), causing $16M in damages. Winter Storm on Apr 14, 2018 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48067 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), extreme cold events (13 events), extreme heat events (12 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (7 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Royal Oak, MI, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Royal Oak (ZIP 48067) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $403.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 27, 2021.
Royal Oak has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48067 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 11, 2014. This event caused $400M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $431M in property damage in the Royal Oak, MI area (ZIP 48067). 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 →