Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Gaines, MI area (ZIP 48436). These include 14 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 26% of all recorded events (14 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 24, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 21% 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.
Gaines has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Gaines has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $14.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2013.
Gaines 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.
Gaines 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 Gaines was EF2 Tornado on Aug 24, 2007, which caused $13M 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 48436 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme heat events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 26% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gaines, MI, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.8M in property damage.
Yes, Gaines (ZIP 48436) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $230K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 28, 2011.
Gaines 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 $14.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48436 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 24, 2007. This event caused $13M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.7M in property damage in the Gaines, MI area (ZIP 48436). 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 →