Genesee, MI (ZIP 48437) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 4 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% 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.
Genesee 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.
Genesee has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $29.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 2, 1997.
Genesee 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.
Genesee has experienced 2 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 Nov 12, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Genesee was EF5 Tornado on Jun 8, 1953, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jul 2, 1997), causing $3.8M 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 48437 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme heat events (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Genesee, MI, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Genesee (ZIP 48437) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 9, 2001.
Genesee has 4 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 $29.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 2, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48437 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 $38.5M in property damage in the Genesee, MI area (ZIP 48437). 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 →