Clio, MI (ZIP 48420) has experienced 84 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $66.8M. These events have resulted in 119 recorded deaths and 826 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Clio is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (31%) 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 $56.3M in documented property damage. 117 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2015.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Clio has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2010.
Clio 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.
Clio 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. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clio was EF5 Tornado on Jun 8, 1953, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 116 fatalities. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Jun 8, 1953), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jul 2, 1997 also caused significant damage ($3.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48420 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme heat events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clio, MI, with 46 events documented.
Yes, Clio (ZIP 48420) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 2, 2006.
Clio has 13 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 $56.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48420 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 8, 1953. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 116 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $66.8M in property damage in the Clio, MI area (ZIP 48420). 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 →