Federal records document 98 natural disaster events in the Grand Blanc, MI area (ZIP 48439). These include 49 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 157 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (49 total). 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 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $14M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% 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.
Grand Blanc has experienced 10 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 Jun 9, 2011.
Grand Blanc 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.
Grand Blanc 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 Grand Blanc was 2.5" Hail on Jul 20, 2023, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 24, 2007), causing $4M 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 48439 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (10 events), extreme heat events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grand Blanc, MI, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20M in property damage.
Yes, Grand Blanc (ZIP 48439) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $465K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2009.
Grand Blanc has 18 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 $14M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48439 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 $43.6M in property damage in the Grand Blanc, MI area (ZIP 48439). 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 →