ZIP code 48140, covering Ida, MI, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.2M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 43 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2023.
Ida 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 $6.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Ida has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (100%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 15, 2018.
Ida has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $530K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 9, 1992.
Ida has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 2018.
Ida has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ida was Lakeshore Flood on Apr 15, 2018, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 20, 2011), causing $3.5M in damages. 81 mph High Wind on May 4, 2018 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48140 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ida, MI, with 31 events documented.
Yes, Ida (ZIP 48140) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 15, 2018.
Ida has 5 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 $530K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 9, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48140 was Lakeshore Flood, which occurred on Apr 15, 2018. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.2M in property damage in the Ida, MI area (ZIP 48140). 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 →