Goodrich, MI (ZIP 48438) has experienced 54 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 23 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 37 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Goodrich is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 43% 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 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% 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.
Goodrich has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2013.
Goodrich 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.
Goodrich 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.
Goodrich has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 14, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Goodrich was 2.5" Hail on Jul 20, 2023, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 21, 2013), causing $3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jul 2, 1997 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48438 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme heat events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Goodrich, MI, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20M in property damage.
Yes, Goodrich (ZIP 48438) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $160K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 14, 2008.
Goodrich has 7 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48438 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Jul 20, 2023. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.2M in property damage in the Goodrich, MI area (ZIP 48438). 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 →