Roscommon, MI (ZIP 48653) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Roscommon is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2018.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2012.
Roscommon 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.
Roscommon 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $244K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Roscommon has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 13, 2023.
Roscommon 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 Roscommon was EF2 Tornado on Oct 18, 2007, which caused $1.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 17, 1992), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48653 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), wildfires (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Roscommon, MI, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Roscommon (ZIP 48653) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $244K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Roscommon has 11 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48653 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 $2.2M in property damage in the Roscommon, MI area (ZIP 48653). 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 →