Belleville, MI (ZIP 48111) has experienced 117 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 54 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 13 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.3M. These events have resulted in 16 recorded deaths and 636 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (54 total). Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 28, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded extreme cold events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (31%) 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 $275K in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 29, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (83%) 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). 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 23, 2013.
Belleville has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 27, 2024.
Belleville 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 $27M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belleville was Ice Storm on Feb 22, 2023, which caused $16M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 14, 2018), causing $5M in damages. Ice Storm on Mar 13, 1997 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48111 has experienced 117 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (14 events), extreme cold events (13 events), extreme heat events (12 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (7 events), and floods (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belleville, MI, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Belleville (ZIP 48111) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Belleville has 14 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 $6.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48111 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 22, 2023. This event caused $16M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.3M in property damage in the Belleville, MI area (ZIP 48111). 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 →