Prudenville, MI (ZIP 48651) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $520.8K.
With 7 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2021.
Prudenville has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $352.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Prudenville 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.
Prudenville 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.
Prudenville 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 Prudenville 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 48651 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Prudenville, MI, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Prudenville (ZIP 48651) 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.
Prudenville 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 $352.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48651 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 $520.8K in property damage in the Prudenville, MI area (ZIP 48651). 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 →