Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 48818 in Crystal, MI. These include 4 blizzards, 4 floods, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 24% of all recorded events (4 total). Of these, 4 (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 $380K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Crystal has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Crystal has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2021.
Crystal has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $527.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 1973.
Crystal has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Crystal was Flood on Apr 17, 2013, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 23, 2004), causing $1.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48818 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), hailstorms (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 24% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crystal, MI, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $380K in property damage.
Yes, Crystal (ZIP 48818) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Crystal has 4 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 $527.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48818 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 17, 2013. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.3M in property damage in the Crystal, MI area (ZIP 48818). 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 →