Decker, MI (ZIP 48426) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Decker is hailstorms, with 8 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2008.
Decker 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.
Decker has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 10, 2001.
Decker 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.
Decker has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $502.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2015.
Decker has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 6, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Decker was Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 27, 2012), causing $1.3M in damages. Winter Storm on Apr 14, 2018 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48426 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Decker, MI, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $150K in property damage.
Yes, Decker (ZIP 48426) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 10, 2001.
Decker has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $502.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48426 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 $7.1M in property damage in the Decker, MI area (ZIP 48426). 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 →