ZIP code 48230, covering Grosse Pointe, MI, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 13 extreme cold events, 12 hailstorms, and 12 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $364.7M. These events have resulted in 21 recorded deaths and 586 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Grosse Pointe is extreme cold events, with 13 recorded events making up 22% of the area's disaster history. 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 hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 13, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 21% 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.
Grosse Pointe 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.
Grosse Pointe has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $302.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 27, 2021.
Grosse Pointe has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.2M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 2, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grosse Pointe was Flash Flood on Aug 11, 2014, which caused $300M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 2, 1983), causing $25M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 22, 2023 also caused significant damage ($16M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48230 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme cold events (13 events), hailstorms (12 events), extreme heat events (12 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is extreme cold events, which account for 22% of all recorded events.
Extreme cold events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grosse Pointe, MI, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $275K in property damage.
Yes, Grosse Pointe (ZIP 48230) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $302.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 27, 2021.
Grosse Pointe has 3 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 $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48230 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 11, 2014. This event caused $300M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $364.7M in property damage in the Grosse Pointe, MI area (ZIP 48230). 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 →