Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 48139 in Hamburg, MI. These include 10 blizzards, 10 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 19 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hamburg is blizzards, with 10 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Hamburg has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2019.
Hamburg 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 Mar 10, 2009.
Hamburg 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.
Hamburg has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 29, 2006.
Hamburg has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hamburg was Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 22, 2023), causing $2M in damages. Winter Storm on Apr 14, 2018 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48139 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (10 events), hailstorms (10 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hamburg, MI, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.4M in property damage.
Yes, Hamburg (ZIP 48139) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $654K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 10, 2009.
Hamburg 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48139 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 21, 2013. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.5M in property damage in the Hamburg, MI area (ZIP 48139). 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 →