Higgins Lake, MI (ZIP 48627) shows 10 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 5 hailstorms, 2 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $210.5K.
With 5 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 2, 2015.
Higgins Lake has experienced 2 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $104K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Higgins Lake has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 30, 1993.
Higgins Lake has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Higgins Lake was Heavy Snow on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $100K in property damage.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48627 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Higgins Lake, MI, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Higgins Lake (ZIP 48627) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2005.
Higgins Lake has 2 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 $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 30, 1993.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48627 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Mar 2, 2012. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $210.5K in property damage in the Higgins Lake, MI area (ZIP 48627). 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 →