ZIP code 48197, covering Ypsilanti, MI, has 113 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 73 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 83 injuries.
With 73 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 23, 2010.
Ypsilanti has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Ypsilanti 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.
Ypsilanti has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Ypsilanti 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ypsilanti 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 48197 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (7 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ypsilanti, MI, with 73 events documented.
Yes, Ypsilanti (ZIP 48197) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Ypsilanti has 8 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 $5.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48197 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 $27.8M in property damage in the Ypsilanti, MI area (ZIP 48197). 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 →