Brockway, MI (ZIP 48097) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $21M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Brockway is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2004.
Brockway has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $13.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Brockway has experienced 6 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Brockway has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2018.
Brockway has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (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 May 29, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brockway was Ice Storm on Apr 3, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Sep 2, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Sep 2, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48097 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brockway, MI, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Brockway (ZIP 48097) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Brockway has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48097 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Apr 3, 2003. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21M in property damage in the Brockway, MI area (ZIP 48097). 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 →