Bentley, MI (ZIP 48613) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (21 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Bentley has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Bentley has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
Bentley has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 12, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bentley was Flash Flood on Jun 22, 2017, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 18, 2020), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48613 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bentley, MI, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Bentley (ZIP 48613) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Bentley has 3 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 12, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48613 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 22, 2017. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the Bentley, MI area (ZIP 48613). 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 →