Hemlock, MI (ZIP 48626) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.1M. A total of 32 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Hemlock is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 23, 2020.
Hemlock 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.
Hemlock has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 18, 2007.
Hemlock has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2013.
Hemlock 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.
Hemlock has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 14, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hemlock was Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 15, 1982), 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 48626 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hemlock, MI, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Hemlock (ZIP 48626) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2013.
Hemlock 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 14, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48626 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 $13.1M in property damage in the Hemlock, MI area (ZIP 48626). 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 →