ZIP code 48170, covering Plymouth, MI, has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 hailstorms, 13 extreme cold events, and 12 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $187.8M. These events have resulted in 18 recorded deaths and 601 injuries.
With 28 recorded incidents (33% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $515K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded extreme cold events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (31%) 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 $275K in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 29, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (83%) 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). 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 23, 2013.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. 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 $11.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2024.
Plymouth has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $145.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Plymouth 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 $27M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Plymouth was Flash Flood on Jun 26, 2021, which caused $139M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 22, 2023), causing $16M in damages. Winter Storm on Apr 14, 2018 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48170 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), extreme cold events (13 events), extreme heat events (12 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (7 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plymouth, MI, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $515K in property damage.
Yes, Plymouth (ZIP 48170) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $145.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Plymouth has 12 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 $11.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48170 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 26, 2021. This event caused $139M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $187.8M in property damage in the Plymouth, MI area (ZIP 48170). 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 →