Carland, MI (ZIP 48831) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 11 tornadoes, 9 hailstorms, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Carland is tornadoes, with 11 recorded events making up 31% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Carland has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2021.
Carland 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.
Carland has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $760K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2004.
Carland 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carland was Ice Storm on Feb 5, 2019, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 28, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on May 21, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48831 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (11 events), hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carland, MI, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.3M in property damage.
Yes, Carland (ZIP 48831) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Carland has 11 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48831 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 5, 2019. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12M in property damage in the Carland, MI area (ZIP 48831). 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 →