Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 48179 in South Rockwood, MI. These include 18 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1B. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
With 18 recorded incidents (37% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
South Rockwood has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 8 (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 $1.1B in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 1, 2019.
South Rockwood 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.
South Rockwood has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
South Rockwood 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.
South Rockwood 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 South Rockwood was Flash Flood on Aug 11, 2014, which caused $1.1B in property damage. Another major event was Lakeshore Flood (Apr 15, 2018), causing $5M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 20, 2011 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48179 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (7 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 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Rockwood, MI, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, South Rockwood (ZIP 48179) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 1, 2019.
South Rockwood has 7 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 $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48179 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 South Rockwood, MI area (ZIP 48179). 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 →