ZIP code 48128, covering Dearborn, MI, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 13 extreme cold events, 13 hailstorms, and 12 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $146.3M. These events have resulted in 16 recorded deaths and 693 injuries.
Extreme cold events represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 24% of all recorded events (13 total). 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 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 22% 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 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 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 has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $117.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 2, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dearborn was EF2 Tornado on Jul 2, 1997, which caused $90M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 16, 1980), causing $25M 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 48128 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme cold events (13 events), hailstorms (13 events), extreme heat events (12 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme cold events, which account for 24% of all recorded events.
Extreme cold events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dearborn, MI, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $275K in property damage.
Yes, Dearborn (ZIP 48128) 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 has 4 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 $117.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 2, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48128 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 $146.3M in property damage in the Dearborn, MI area (ZIP 48128). 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 →