ZIP code 48827, covering Eaton Rapids, MI, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $67.9M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (36 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $555K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2007.
Eaton Rapids 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.
Eaton Rapids 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 $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Eaton Rapids has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eaton Rapids was EF3 Tornado on Aug 24, 2007, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Sep 9, 2001), causing $10.1M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48827 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eaton Rapids, MI, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $555K in property damage.
Yes, Eaton Rapids (ZIP 48827) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Eaton Rapids has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $52.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48827 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 24, 2007. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $67.9M in property damage in the Eaton Rapids, MI area (ZIP 48827). 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 →