ZIP code 48314, covering Sterling Heights, MI, has 62 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 7 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $176M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 72 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (39% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2024.
Sterling Heights 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.
Sterling Heights 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.
Sterling Heights has experienced 7 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $101.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2021.
Sterling Heights 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.
Sterling Heights has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 2, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sterling Heights 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 48314 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold events (7 events), floods (7 events), extreme heat events (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sterling Heights, MI, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Sterling Heights (ZIP 48314) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $101.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2021.
Sterling Heights has 3 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 $527.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 19, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48314 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 $176M in property damage in the Sterling Heights, MI area (ZIP 48314). 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 →