Federal records document 60 natural disaster events in the Chesaning, MI area (ZIP 48616). These include 25 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.6M. A total of 29 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (25 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Chesaning has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $755K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 21, 2011.
Chesaning has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2019.
Chesaning 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.
Chesaning has experienced 3 extreme cold events 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 cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chesaning was Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 28, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Apr 14, 2018 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48616 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme heat events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chesaning, MI, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Chesaning (ZIP 48616) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 14, 2008.
Chesaning has 12 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48616 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 $13.6M in property damage in the Chesaning, MI area (ZIP 48616). 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 →