ZIP code 48746, covering Millington, MI, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 74 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (28 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $32M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2015.
Millington has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2013.
Millington 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.
Millington 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.
Millington has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 6, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Millington was EF5 Tornado on Jun 8, 1953, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jul 2, 1997), causing $3.8M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48746 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (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 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Millington, MI, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Millington (ZIP 48746) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2013.
Millington has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $32M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48746 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 8, 1953. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.6M in property damage in the Millington, MI area (ZIP 48746). 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 →