Lakeland, MI (ZIP 48143) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 19 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2024.
Lakeland has experienced 10 blizzards on record. 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.
Lakeland has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 4, 1988.
Lakeland 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.
Lakeland 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.
Lakeland 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lakeland 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 48143 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lakeland, MI, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Lakeland (ZIP 48143) 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.
Lakeland has 4 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 $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 4, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48143 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 $13.5M in property damage in the Lakeland, MI area (ZIP 48143). 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 →