Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 48636 in Luzerne, MI. These include 11 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 2 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M.
With 11 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 5, 2024.
Luzerne has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 18, 2007.
Luzerne has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 19, 2018.
Luzerne has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Luzerne has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Luzerne was EF2 Tornado on Oct 18, 2007, which caused $1.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48636 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (2 events), wildfires (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Luzerne, MI, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Luzerne (ZIP 48636) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2010.
Luzerne 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 18, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48636 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 18, 2007. This event caused $1.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Luzerne, MI area (ZIP 48636). 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 →