Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Rochester Hills, MI area (ZIP 48307). These include 21 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 7 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $175M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 72 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (21 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2024.
Rochester Hills has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $68.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Rochester Hills has experienced 7 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2018.
Rochester Hills has experienced 6 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 6 (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.
Rochester Hills has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2008.
Rochester Hills has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $100.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 29, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rochester Hills was Flood on May 23, 2004, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Apr 3, 2003), causing $50M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 22, 2023 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48307 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold events (7 events), extreme heat events (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rochester Hills, MI, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Rochester Hills (ZIP 48307) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 29, 2016.
Rochester Hills has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $400K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 21, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48307 was Flood, which occurred on May 23, 2004. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $175M in property damage in the Rochester Hills, MI area (ZIP 48307). 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 →