Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 48469 in Port Sanilac, MI. These include 4 blizzards, 3 extreme cold events, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Port Sanilac is blizzards, with 4 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Port Sanilac 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.
Port Sanilac has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2022.
Port Sanilac has experienced 1 flood 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Port Sanilac has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 29, 2006.
Port Sanilac has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 6, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Port Sanilac was Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 27, 2012), causing $1.3M in damages. Winter Storm on Apr 14, 2018 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48469 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), hailstorms (2 events), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Port Sanilac, MI, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Port Sanilac (ZIP 48469) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48469 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 $5.9M in property damage in the Port Sanilac, MI area (ZIP 48469). 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 →