Merrill, MI (ZIP 48637) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 4 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.1M. A total of 32 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (23 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $251K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2021.
Merrill has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2019.
Merrill has experienced 4 extreme heat events 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 heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 14, 2013.
Merrill has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 1998.
Merrill has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
Merrill has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Merrill was Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 15, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Apr 14, 2018 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48637 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme heat events (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Merrill, MI, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $251K in property damage.
Yes, Merrill (ZIP 48637) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2013.
Merrill 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48637 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 21, 2013. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.1M in property damage in the Merrill, MI area (ZIP 48637). 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 →