East Lansing, MI (ZIP 48824) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $22M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (13 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $27K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
East Lansing has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (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 $6.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
East Lansing has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2008.
East Lansing 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 $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
East Lansing has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 4, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Lansing was Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 17, 2013), 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 48824 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Lansing, MI, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $27K in property damage.
Yes, East Lansing (ZIP 48824) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
East Lansing has 7 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 $8.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48824 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 21, 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 $22M in property damage in the East Lansing, MI area (ZIP 48824). 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 →