Houghton Lake He, MI (ZIP 48630) shows 8 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 hailstorms, 2 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $110.8K.
With 3 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2018.
Houghton Lake He 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 He has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 1973.
Houghton Lake He 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 Houghton Lake He was Heavy Snow on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48630 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (3 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Houghton Lake He, MI, with 3 events documented.
Yes, Houghton Lake He (ZIP 48630) 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.
Houghton Lake He 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 $2.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48630 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 $110.8K in property damage in the Houghton Lake He, MI area (ZIP 48630). 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 →