Federal records document 89 natural disaster events in the Erie, MI area (ZIP 48133). These include 38 blizzards, 30 hailstorms, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.6M. These events have resulted in 22 recorded deaths and 262 injuries.
With 38 recorded incidents (43% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 38 (100%) 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 $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 12, 2019.
There have been 30 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2023.
Erie has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 16, 2020.
Erie has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $28.2M in documented property damage. 22 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2023.
Erie has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 10, 2004.
Erie has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Erie was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 16 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 11, 1965), causing $2.5M in damages. Heavy Snow on Feb 22, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48133 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (38 events), hailstorms (30 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Erie, MI, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12M in property damage.
Yes, Erie (ZIP 48133) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 16, 2020.
Erie has 7 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 $28.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48133 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 16 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41.6M in property damage in the Erie, MI area (ZIP 48133). 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 →