Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 48762 in Spruce, MI. These include 12 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $455.5K.
With 12 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2025.
Spruce has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $327.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2008.
Spruce 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Spruce has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Spruce has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 13, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spruce was EF3 Tornado on Jun 8, 1953, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48762 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spruce, MI, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Spruce (ZIP 48762) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Spruce has 4 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 $327.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48762 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 8, 1953. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $455.5K in property damage in the Spruce, MI area (ZIP 48762). 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 →