ZIP code 48326, covering Auburn Hills, MI, has 59 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 22 hailstorms, 11 extreme heat events, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $127M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 214 injuries.
With 22 recorded incidents (37% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 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.
Auburn Hills 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.
Auburn Hills has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $477.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 21, 2014.
Auburn Hills 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.
Auburn Hills has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Auburn Hills 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 48326 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 (6 events), extreme cold events (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Auburn Hills, MI, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Auburn Hills (ZIP 48326) 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.
Auburn Hills has 6 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 $477.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 21, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48326 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 $127M in property damage in the Auburn Hills, MI area (ZIP 48326). 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 →