ZIP code 48503, covering Flint, MI, has 82 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.9M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 156 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Flint is hailstorms, with 42 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 $34.4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% 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 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 EF5 Tornado on Jun 8, 1953, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 21, 2013), causing $3M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 12, 1956 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48503 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme heat events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Flint, MI, with 42 events documented.
Yes, Flint (ZIP 48503) 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 12 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 $34.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48503 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 8, 1953. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43.9M in property damage in the Flint, MI area (ZIP 48503). 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 →