ZIP code 48158, covering Manchester, MI, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 33 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Manchester 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 $17.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Manchester has experienced 7 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $855K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2015.
Manchester has experienced 5 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 14, 2008.
Manchester has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 14, 2013.
Manchester 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Manchester was Ice Storm on Feb 22, 2023, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 14, 2018), causing $6M in damages. Ice Storm on Mar 13, 1997 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48158 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (5 events), extreme heat events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Manchester, MI, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Manchester (ZIP 48158) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $275K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 14, 2008.
Manchester has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $855K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48158 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 22, 2023. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.6M in property damage in the Manchester, MI area (ZIP 48158). 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 →