East Tawas, MI (ZIP 48730) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 25 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 2 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $344K. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for East Tawas is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2018.
East Tawas 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $64K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 21, 2022.
East Tawas has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 25, 2023.
East Tawas has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 23, 2004.
East Tawas has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 1953.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Tawas was EF2 Tornado on Jun 8, 1953, which caused $250K in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48730 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), blizzards (3 events), wildfires (2 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Tawas, MI, with 25 events documented.
Yes, East Tawas (ZIP 48730) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 23, 2004.
East Tawas has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 1953.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48730 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 8, 1953. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $344K in property damage in the East Tawas, MI area (ZIP 48730). 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 →