Ashley, MI (ZIP 48806) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 7 tornadoes, 6 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ashley is tornadoes, with 7 recorded events making up 30% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $805K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 30, 1984.
Ashley has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (100%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Ashley has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Ashley has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2021.
Ashley has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ashley was Flood on May 23, 2004, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 18, 2020), causing $1M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 16, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48806 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (5 events), hailstorms (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ashley, MI, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $805K in property damage.
Yes, Ashley (ZIP 48806) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Ashley has 7 recorded tornado events 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 $805K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 30, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48806 was Flood, which occurred on May 23, 2004. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Ashley, MI area (ZIP 48806). 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 →