Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 48320 in Sylvan Lake, MI. These include 11 extreme heat events, 10 blizzards, and 10 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $126.4M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 214 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sylvan Lake is extreme heat events, with 11 recorded events making up 26% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (82%) 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). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 14, 2013.
Sylvan Lake has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $124.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Sylvan Lake has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 28, 2024.
Sylvan Lake has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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. 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2018.
Sylvan Lake has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 1974.
Sylvan Lake has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $46K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 9, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sylvan Lake was Ice Storm on Apr 3, 2003, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 22, 2023), causing $11M in damages. Winter Storm on Apr 14, 2018 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48320 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (11 events), blizzards (10 events), hailstorms (10 events), extreme cold events (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is extreme heat events, which account for 26% of all recorded events.
Extreme heat events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sylvan Lake, MI, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Sylvan Lake (ZIP 48320) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $46K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 9, 2001.
Sylvan Lake 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 $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48320 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Apr 3, 2003. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $126.4M in property damage in the Sylvan Lake, MI area (ZIP 48320). 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 →