Black River, MI (ZIP 48721) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $508K.
The dominant hazard type for Black River is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2025.
Black River has experienced 3 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 $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Black River has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $148K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Black River has experienced 1 tornado 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 1953.
Black River has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Black River was EF3 Tornado on Jun 8, 1953, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48721 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Black River, MI, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Black River (ZIP 48721) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $148K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Black River has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 1953.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48721 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 8, 1953. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $508K in property damage in the Black River, MI area (ZIP 48721). 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 →