ZIP code 48611, covering Auburn, MI, has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 60 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Auburn is hailstorms, with 60 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $23.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Auburn has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Auburn has experienced 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2019.
Auburn has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
Auburn has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 2011.
Auburn has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $253K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Auburn was 3" Hail on Jul 27, 2014, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Lakeshore Flood (May 18, 2020), causing $2M in damages. Lakeshore Flood on Apr 15, 2018 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48611 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Auburn, MI, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.1M in property damage.
Yes, Auburn (ZIP 48611) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Auburn has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48611 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Jul 27, 2014. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.6M in property damage in the Auburn, MI area (ZIP 48611). 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 →