Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 48470 in Ruth, MI. These include 7 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 7 recorded incidents (32% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 5, 2012.
Ruth has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 Jan 11, 2020.
Ruth has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Ruth has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2004.
Ruth has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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.
Ruth has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 29, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ruth was Winter Storm on Mar 1, 2007, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 27, 2012), causing $1.3M in damages. Flood on Nov 1, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48470 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ruth, MI, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Ruth (ZIP 48470) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Ruth has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $110K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48470 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Mar 1, 2007. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.2M in property damage in the Ruth, MI area (ZIP 48470). 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 →