Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 48731 in Elkton, MI. These include 16 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (16 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2025.
Elkton has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $174K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Elkton has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Elkton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 6, 2015.
Elkton has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
Elkton has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 29, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elkton was Winter Storm on Mar 1, 2007, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 27, 2012), causing $1.3M in damages. Winter Storm on Apr 14, 2018 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48731 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elkton, MI, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Elkton (ZIP 48731) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $174K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Elkton has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48731 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Mar 1, 2007. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Elkton, MI area (ZIP 48731). 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 →