ZIP code 48623, covering Freeland, MI, has 74 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 53 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.5M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Freeland is hailstorms, with 53 recorded events making up 72% 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 $14.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2021.
Freeland has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 14, 2004.
Freeland has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 1998.
Freeland has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 19, 2013.
Freeland has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2019.
Freeland has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Freeland was 3" Hail on Jul 27, 2014, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 12, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. 2" Hail on Jul 27, 2014 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48623 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Freeland, MI, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.1M in property damage.
Yes, Freeland (ZIP 48623) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 19, 2013.
Freeland has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 14, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48623 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 $22.5M in property damage in the Freeland, MI area (ZIP 48623). 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 →