Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 48807 in Bannister, MI. These include 6 blizzards, 6 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 6 recorded incidents (27% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Bannister has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 1986.
Bannister 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.
Bannister has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 28, 2020.
Bannister has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bannister was EF2 Tornado on Apr 28, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 23, 2004), causing $1.2M in damages. Flood on May 18, 2020 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48807 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (5 events), hailstorms (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 27% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bannister, MI, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Bannister (ZIP 48807) 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.
Bannister has 6 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48807 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 1986. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.6M in property damage in the Bannister, MI area (ZIP 48807). 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 →