Wheeler, MI (ZIP 48662) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Wheeler is hailstorms, with 8 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2021.
Wheeler has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (100%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Wheeler has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2013.
Wheeler has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 1982.
Wheeler has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wheeler was EF2 Tornado on Jun 15, 1982, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 23, 2004), causing $1.2M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 16, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48662 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wheeler, MI, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, Wheeler (ZIP 48662) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2013.
Wheeler 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 48662 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 15, 1982. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Wheeler, MI area (ZIP 48662). 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 →