Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Washington, MI area (ZIP 48094). These include 21 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 7 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $172M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 74 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Washington is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2024.
Washington 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.
Washington 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.
Washington has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $100.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 14, 2008.
Washington 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.
Washington 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 21, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Washington 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 48094 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold events (7 events), floods (6 events), extreme heat events (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Washington, MI, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Washington (ZIP 48094) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 14, 2008.
Washington 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 21, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48094 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 $172M in property damage in the Washington, MI area (ZIP 48094). 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 →