Davison, MI (ZIP 48423) has experienced 107 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 61 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $88.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 99 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Davison is hailstorms, with 61 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $55.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2013.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% 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.
Davison has experienced 8 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 May 23, 2004.
Davison has experienced 6 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2009.
Davison 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Davison was EF5 Tornado on Jun 8, 1953, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Jun 8, 1953), causing $25M in damages. 2.5" Hail on Jul 20, 2023 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48423 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (6 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Davison, MI, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20M in property damage.
Yes, Davison (ZIP 48423) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2009.
Davison has 14 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 $55.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48423 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 8, 1953. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $88.3M in property damage in the Davison, MI area (ZIP 48423). 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 →