Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 48733 in Fairgrove, MI. These include 9 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.2M. A total of 12 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Fairgrove is hailstorms, with 9 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 2, 2015.
Fairgrove has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 1, 2019.
Fairgrove has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Fairgrove has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 12, 2003.
Fairgrove 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.
Fairgrove has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairgrove was Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Nov 1, 2019), causing $2M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 27, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48733 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairgrove, MI, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Fairgrove (ZIP 48733) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 1, 2019.
Fairgrove has 3 recorded tornado events 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 $600K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 12, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48733 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 21, 2013. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.2M in property damage in the Fairgrove, MI area (ZIP 48733). 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 →