Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 48832 in Elwell, MI. These include 14 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.5M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Elwell is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 11, 2022.
Elwell has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Elwell has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2001.
Elwell 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Elwell has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 12, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elwell was Flood on Apr 17, 2013, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 23, 2004), causing $1.2M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 16, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48832 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elwell, MI, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Elwell (ZIP 48832) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Elwell has 5 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 $600K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48832 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 17, 2013. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.5M in property damage in the Elwell, MI area (ZIP 48832). 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 →