Dewitt, MI (ZIP 48820) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 23 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dewitt is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 9, 2001.
Dewitt has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2019.
Dewitt 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 $11.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Dewitt has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 12, 2014.
Dewitt has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 2, 1994.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dewitt was Flood on Apr 17, 2013, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 27, 2011), causing $5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Sep 9, 2001 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48820 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dewitt, MI, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $115K in property damage.
Yes, Dewitt (ZIP 48820) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Dewitt has 11 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 $8.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 9, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48820 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 17, 2013. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.6M in property damage in the Dewitt, MI area (ZIP 48820). 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 →