Wixom, MI (ZIP 48393) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 30 hailstorms, 11 extreme heat events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $319.4M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 287 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wixom is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6M 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 14% 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.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $36.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2001.
Wixom 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.
Wixom has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $143.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Wixom 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 Wixom 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 48393 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), extreme heat events (11 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (7 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wixom, MI, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6M in property damage.
Yes, Wixom (ZIP 48393) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $143.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Wixom has 11 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 $36.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48393 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 $319.4M in property damage in the Wixom, MI area (ZIP 48393). 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 →