Government agency data shows 19 natural disaster events for ZIP 48760 in Silverwood, MI. These include 8 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.7M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Silverwood is hailstorms, with 8 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Silverwood 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.
Silverwood has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 10, 2001.
Silverwood 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.
Silverwood has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 29, 2006.
Silverwood has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Silverwood was Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 27, 2012), causing $1.3M in damages. Winter Storm on Apr 14, 2018 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48760 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Silverwood, MI, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Silverwood (ZIP 48760) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 10, 2001.
Silverwood has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48760 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 $6.7M in property damage in the Silverwood, MI area (ZIP 48760). 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 →