Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 48418 in Byron, MI. These include 12 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.6M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 30% of all recorded events (12 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 24, 2022.
Byron has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $345K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Byron has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2013.
Byron 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.
Byron has experienced 3 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $235K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 28, 2011.
Byron 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Byron was EF2 Tornado on Aug 24, 2007, which caused $7M 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 48418 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Byron, MI, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.8M in property damage.
Yes, Byron (ZIP 48418) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $235K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 28, 2011.
Byron 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 $7.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48418 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 24, 2007. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.6M in property damage in the Byron, MI area (ZIP 48418). 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 →