Federal records document 59 natural disaster events in the Montrose, MI area (ZIP 48457). These include 30 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.2M. These events have resulted in 116 recorded deaths and 814 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (30 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 14, 2021.
Montrose has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $25.9M in documented property damage. 116 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 2, 1997.
Montrose has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2019.
Montrose 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2014.
Montrose 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.
Montrose has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montrose was EF5 Tornado on Jun 8, 1953, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 116 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 21, 2013), causing $3M in damages. Winter Storm on Apr 14, 2018 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48457 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montrose, MI, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Montrose (ZIP 48457) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2014.
Montrose 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 $25.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 2, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48457 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 8, 1953. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 116 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.2M in property damage in the Montrose, MI area (ZIP 48457). 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 →