South Branch, MI (ZIP 48761) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 6 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.1M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (6 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 17, 2016.
South Branch has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 1992.
South Branch has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Branch 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 48761 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Branch, MI, with 6 events documented.
South Branch has 6 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 $10M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48761 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 $10.1M in property damage in the South Branch, MI area (ZIP 48761). 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 →