Novi, MI (ZIP 48375) has experienced 57 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 16 hailstorms, 11 extreme heat events, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $303.7M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 284 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Novi is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 28% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2025.
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.
Novi 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.
Novi has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $33M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2024.
Novi has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $144.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Novi 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Novi was Flash Flood on Jun 26, 2021, which caused $139M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Apr 3, 2003), causing $100M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Mar 20, 1976 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48375 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), extreme heat events (11 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 28% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Novi, MI, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Novi (ZIP 48375) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $144.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Novi has 8 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 $33M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48375 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 26, 2021. This event caused $139M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $303.7M in property damage in the Novi, MI area (ZIP 48375). 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 →