Federal records document 59 natural disaster events in the Saint Charles, MI area (ZIP 48655). These include 29 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.6M. A total of 32 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (29 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2021.
Saint Charles has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 2014.
Saint Charles 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.
Saint Charles has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $245K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2008.
Saint Charles 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.
Saint Charles 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Charles 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 48655 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme heat events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Charles, MI, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, Saint Charles (ZIP 48655) 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.
Saint Charles has 8 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48655 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 $13.6M in property damage in the Saint Charles, MI area (ZIP 48655). 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 →