Federal records document 102 natural disaster events in the University Cente, MI area (ZIP 48706). These include 73 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for University Cente is hailstorms, with 73 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $21M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
University Cente has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2007.
University Cente has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
University Cente has experienced 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2019.
University Cente has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
University Cente has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for University Cente was 2.5" Hail on Jul 27, 2014, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 12, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. Lakeshore Flood on May 18, 2020 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48706 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in University Cente, MI, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21M in property damage.
Yes, University Cente (ZIP 48706) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
University Cente has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48706 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Jul 27, 2014. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.5M in property damage in the University Cente, MI area (ZIP 48706). 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 →