Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 48739 in Hale, MI. These include 14 tornadoes, 10 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (14 total). Of these, 5 (36%) 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 $11.2M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2014.
Hale has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2008.
Hale 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 $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Hale has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hale was EF3 Tornado on Mar 27, 1991, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 27, 1991), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 27, 1991 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48739 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (14 events), hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hale, MI, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.2M in property damage.
Hale has 14 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 $11.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48739 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 27, 1991. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.3M in property damage in the Hale, MI area (ZIP 48739). 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 →