Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 48414 in Bancroft, MI. These include 11 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $23M. A total of 24 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Bancroft is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 31% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2021.
Bancroft has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Bancroft has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Bancroft has experienced 3 blizzards 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 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.
Bancroft has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
Bancroft has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bancroft was EF2 Tornado on Mar 14, 2019, which caused $9.8M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 26, 2007), causing $4.8M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48414 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bancroft, MI, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.8M in property damage.
Yes, Bancroft (ZIP 48414) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $120K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2011.
Bancroft has 8 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 $12.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48414 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 14, 2019. This event caused $9.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23M in property damage in the Bancroft, MI area (ZIP 48414). 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 →