Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 48416 in Brown City, MI. These include 21 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 1999.
Brown City has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Brown City 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.
Brown City has experienced 2 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 Apr 6, 1997.
Brown City 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brown City was Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Sep 2, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 27, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48416 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brown City, MI, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Brown City (ZIP 48416) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2013.
Brown City has 12 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48416 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 $10.1M in property damage in the Brown City, MI area (ZIP 48416). 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 →