Orchard Lake, MI (ZIP 48324) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 22 hailstorms, 11 extreme heat events, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $171.9M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 270 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Orchard Lake is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 28, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. 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.
Orchard 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.
Orchard Lake has experienced 7 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $36.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 24, 2021.
Orchard 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.
Orchard 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 Orchard Lake was Ice Storm on Apr 3, 2003, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 20, 1976), causing $25M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 22, 2023 also caused significant damage ($11M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48324 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), extreme heat events (11 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (5 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orchard Lake, MI, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9M in property damage.
Yes, Orchard Lake (ZIP 48324) 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.
Orchard Lake has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $36.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 24, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48324 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 $171.9M in property damage in the Orchard Lake, MI area (ZIP 48324). 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 →