ZIP code 48173, covering Gibraltar, MI, has 59 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 15 hailstorms, 13 extreme cold events, and 12 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1B. These events have resulted in 16 recorded deaths and 577 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (25% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded extreme cold events in this area, representing 22% 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 20% 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.
Gibraltar 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.
Gibraltar has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $1.1B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 1, 2019.
Gibraltar has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $855K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gibraltar was Flash Flood on Aug 11, 2014, which caused $1.1B 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 48173 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), extreme cold events (13 events), extreme heat events (12 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 25% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gibraltar, MI, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Gibraltar (ZIP 48173) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 1, 2019.
Gibraltar has 5 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 $855K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48173 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 11, 2014. This event caused $1.1B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1B in property damage in the Gibraltar, MI area (ZIP 48173). 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 →