Essexville, MI (ZIP 48732) has experienced 57 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 29 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
With 29 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Essexville has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Essexville has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2007.
Essexville has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 1984.
Essexville 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.
Essexville 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Essexville 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. EF3 Tornado on Jun 12, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48732 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Essexville, MI, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7M in property damage.
Yes, Essexville (ZIP 48732) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Essexville has 5 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 $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48732 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 $25.7M in property damage in the Essexville, MI area (ZIP 48732). 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 →