Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 48454 in Melvin, MI. These include 15 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 35 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Melvin has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2004.
Melvin has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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.
Melvin has experienced 4 floods 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 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 Jan 11, 2020.
Melvin 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
Melvin has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $58K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Melvin was Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Sep 2, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Sep 2, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48454 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Melvin, MI, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Melvin (ZIP 48454) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Melvin has 8 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48454 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 $11.8M in property damage in the Melvin, MI area (ZIP 48454). 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 →