ZIP code 48071, covering Madison Heights, MI, has 80 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $582.4M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 72 injuries.
With 42 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 Apr 5, 2023.
Madison Heights has experienced 10 blizzards on record. 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.
Madison Heights has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $502.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 27, 2021.
Madison Heights 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.
Madison Heights 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.
Madison Heights has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $9.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Madison Heights was Flash Flood on Aug 11, 2014, which caused $400M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 23, 2004), causing $100M in damages. Ice Storm on Apr 3, 2003 also caused significant damage ($50M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48071 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (10 events), extreme cold events (7 events), extreme heat events (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Madison Heights, MI, with 42 events documented.
Yes, Madison Heights (ZIP 48071) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $502.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 27, 2021.
Madison Heights 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 48071 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 $582.4M in property damage in the Madison Heights, MI area (ZIP 48071). 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 →