Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 48629 in Houghton Lake, MI. These include 10 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $473.3K.
The dominant hazard type for Houghton Lake is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2021.
Houghton Lake has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $255.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 1992.
Houghton 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.
Houghton Lake has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $64K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 15, 2014.
Houghton Lake has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 24, 1983.
The most significant disaster event on record for Houghton Lake was EF1 Tornado on Jun 17, 1992, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48629 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Houghton Lake, MI, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Houghton Lake (ZIP 48629) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $64K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 15, 2014.
Houghton Lake 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 $255.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48629 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 17, 1992. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $473.3K in property damage in the Houghton Lake, MI area (ZIP 48629). 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 →