Oscoda, MI (ZIP 48750) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
With 20 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2018.
Oscoda 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 1992.
Oscoda 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 $64K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 21, 2022.
Oscoda has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 25, 2023.
Oscoda has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 23, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oscoda 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48750 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), wildfires (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oscoda, MI, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Yes, Oscoda (ZIP 48750) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 23, 2004.
Oscoda 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48750 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 $5.4M in property damage in the Oscoda, MI area (ZIP 48750). 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 →