Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Dearborn Heights, MI area (ZIP 48127). These include 21 hailstorms, 13 extreme cold events, and 12 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $141.6M. These events have resulted in 16 recorded deaths and 671 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dearborn Heights is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. 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 Jul 20, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded extreme cold events in this area, representing 21% 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 19% 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.
Dearborn Heights 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.
Dearborn Heights has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 28, 2011.
Dearborn Heights has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dearborn Heights was EF2 Tornado on Jul 2, 1997, which caused $90M in property damage. Another major event was 78 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 21, 1998), causing $18M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 22, 2023 also caused significant damage ($16M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48127 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), extreme cold events (13 events), extreme heat events (12 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dearborn Heights, MI, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Dearborn Heights (ZIP 48127) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 28, 2011.
Dearborn Heights 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 $92.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 2, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48127 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 2, 1997. This event caused $90M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $141.6M in property damage in the Dearborn Heights, MI area (ZIP 48127). 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 →