Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Shelby Township, MI area (ZIP 48316). These include 22 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 7 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $171.1M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 74 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (22 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2024.
Shelby Township 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.
Shelby Township 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.
Shelby Township 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.
Shelby Township has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 21, 2014.
Shelby Township has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $100M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 17, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shelby Township 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 48316 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold events (7 events), extreme heat events (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shelby Township, MI, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Shelby Township (ZIP 48316) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 17, 2006.
Shelby Township has 5 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 21, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48316 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 $171.1M in property damage in the Shelby Township, MI area (ZIP 48316). 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 →