Zcta 48114, MI (ZIP 48114) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 47 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 34% of all recorded events (15 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2024.
Zcta 48114 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 $9.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Zcta 48114 has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $9.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2001.
Zcta 48114 has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $654K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 15, 2008.
Zcta 48114 has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Zcta 48114 has experienced 2 extreme cold 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 cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 48114 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 24, 2023, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 21, 2013), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 21, 2001 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48114 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 48114, MI, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 48114 (ZIP 48114) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $654K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 15, 2008.
Zcta 48114 has 9 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 $9.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48114 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 24, 2023. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.5M in property damage in the Zcta 48114, MI area (ZIP 48114). 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 →