Federal records document 82 natural disaster events in the Linwood, MI area (ZIP 48634). These include 65 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 4 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $30M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (65 total). Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $22.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Linwood has experienced 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2019.
Linwood has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
Linwood has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Linwood has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $153K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 2011.
Linwood has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 29, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Linwood was 2.5" Hail on Jul 27, 2014, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Lakeshore Flood (May 18, 2020), causing $2M in damages. Lakeshore Flood on Apr 15, 2018 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48634 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (4 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Linwood, MI, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $22.1M in property damage.
Yes, Linwood (ZIP 48634) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Linwood has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48634 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Jul 27, 2014. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30M in property damage in the Linwood, MI area (ZIP 48634). 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 →