New Lothrop, MI (ZIP 48460) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.4M. These events have resulted in 116 recorded deaths and 814 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (19 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2023.
New Lothrop has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3M in documented property damage. 116 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 2, 1997.
New Lothrop 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.
New Lothrop has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2014.
New Lothrop 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.
New Lothrop 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 New Lothrop 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 48460 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 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 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Lothrop, MI, with 19 events documented.
Yes, New Lothrop (ZIP 48460) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2014.
New Lothrop 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 $25.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 2, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48460 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 $34.4M in property damage in the New Lothrop, MI area (ZIP 48460). 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 →