Farmington Hills, MI (ZIP 48334) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 11 extreme heat events, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $176.6M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 282 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 28% of all recorded events (14 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 4, 2012.
There have been 11 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 22% 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.
Farmington 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.
Farmington 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.
Farmington Hills has experienced 4 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 14, 1990.
Farmington Hills has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Farmington Hills 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. 78 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 21, 1998 also caused significant damage ($18M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48334 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), extreme heat events (11 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 28% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Farmington Hills, MI, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Farmington Hills (ZIP 48334) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2021.
Farmington Hills has 4 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 $30.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 14, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48334 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 $176.6M in property damage in the Farmington Hills, MI area (ZIP 48334). 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 →