Federal records document 65 natural disaster events in the Flint, MI area (ZIP 48502). These include 30 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 154 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (30 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Flint has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 9, 2011.
Flint has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $7.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2013.
Flint 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.
Flint 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. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Flint was Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 12, 1956), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Oct 4, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48502 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme heat events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Flint, MI, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Flint (ZIP 48502) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $265K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 22, 2005.
Flint has 7 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 $7.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48502 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 $17.3M in property damage in the Flint, MI area (ZIP 48502). 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 →