Burt, MI (ZIP 48417) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.6M. A total of 29 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Burt is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 14, 2021.
Burt has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2019.
Burt has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 24, 2001.
Burt has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 14, 2013.
Burt has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $405K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2008.
Burt has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burt was Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 14, 2018), causing $2M 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 48417 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme heat events (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burt, MI, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Burt (ZIP 48417) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 10, 2001.
Burt has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 24, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48417 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 $10.6M in property damage in the Burt, MI area (ZIP 48417). 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 →