Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 48401 in Applegate, MI. These include 12 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
With 12 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2022.
Applegate has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $417.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 6, 2015.
Applegate has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Applegate has experienced 3 extreme cold events 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 cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
Applegate has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 5, 2005.
Applegate has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Applegate was Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 27, 2012), causing $1.3M in damages. Winter Storm on Apr 14, 2018 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48401 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Applegate, MI, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Applegate (ZIP 48401) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Applegate has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $417.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 6, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48401 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 21, 2013. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.4M in property damage in the Applegate, MI area (ZIP 48401). 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 →