Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Corunna, MI area (ZIP 48817). These include 16 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.1M. These events have resulted in 116 recorded deaths and 801 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Corunna is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 31% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.6M in documented property damage. 116 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Corunna has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $720K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Corunna has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $9.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2014.
Corunna 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.
Corunna 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Corunna was EF5 Tornado on Jun 8, 1953, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 116 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 4, 2012), causing $7.1M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jul 26, 2007 also caused significant damage ($4.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48817 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Corunna, MI, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.8M in property damage.
Yes, Corunna (ZIP 48817) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2014.
Corunna has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $26.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48817 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 8, 1953. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 116 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47.1M in property damage in the Corunna, MI area (ZIP 48817). 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 →