Federal records document 64 natural disaster events in the Royal Oak, MI area (ZIP 48073). These include 28 hailstorms, 11 extreme heat events, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $529M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 213 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Royal Oak is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 44% 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 Apr 5, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 14, 2013.
Royal Oak has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $124.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Royal Oak has experienced 7 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $402.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 27, 2021.
Royal Oak has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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. 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2018.
Royal Oak has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2008.
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 (Apr 3, 2003), causing $100M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 22, 2023 also caused significant damage ($11M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48073 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), extreme heat events (11 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (7 events), extreme cold events (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Royal Oak, MI, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Royal Oak (ZIP 48073) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $402.5M 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 48073 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 $529M in property damage in the Royal Oak, MI area (ZIP 48073). 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 →