ZIP code 48080, covering Saint Clair Shor, MI, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 7 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $509.4M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 86 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Saint Clair Shor 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.
Saint Clair Shor 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.
Saint Clair Shor 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 $404.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 27, 2021.
Saint Clair Shor 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.
Saint Clair Shor has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Clair Shor was Flash Flood on Aug 11, 2014, which caused $300M 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 48080 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold events (7 events), floods (7 events), extreme heat events (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Clair Shor, MI, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Saint Clair Shor (ZIP 48080) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $404.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 27, 2021.
Saint Clair Shor has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48080 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 11, 2014. This event caused $300M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $509.4M in property damage in the Saint Clair Shor, MI area (ZIP 48080). 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 →