Eagle, MI (ZIP 48822) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 11 tornadoes, 7 blizzards, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 23 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Eagle is tornadoes, with 11 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. 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 $4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2001.
Eagle 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.
Eagle has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Eagle 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2019.
Eagle has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Eagle has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 2, 1994.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eagle was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 24, 2023, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 5, 2019), causing $3M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 21, 1967 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48822 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (7 events), hailstorms (7 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eagle, MI, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Eagle (ZIP 48822) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2019.
Eagle 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 $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48822 was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 24, 2023. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.3M in property damage in the Eagle, MI area (ZIP 48822). 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 →