Ann Arbor, MI (ZIP 48108) has experienced 85 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 54 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 28 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (54 total). 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 Aug 16, 2025.
Ann Arbor has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2004.
Ann Arbor has experienced 7 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $17.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Ann Arbor has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2016.
Ann Arbor has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 4 (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.
Ann Arbor has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ann Arbor was Ice Storm on Feb 22, 2023, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 14, 2018), causing $6M in damages. Ice Storm on Mar 13, 1997 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48108 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (6 events), extreme heat events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ann Arbor, MI, with 54 events documented.
Yes, Ann Arbor (ZIP 48108) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $135K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2016.
Ann Arbor has 2 recorded tornado events 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48108 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 22, 2023. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.7M in property damage in the Ann Arbor, MI area (ZIP 48108). 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 →