Fowler, MI (ZIP 48835) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 8 tornadoes, 7 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 21 injuries.
With 8 recorded incidents (36% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2001.
Fowler 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.
Fowler 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 May 18, 2020.
Fowler has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fowler was Flood on Apr 17, 2013, 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 48835 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (4 events), and hailstorms (3 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fowler, MI, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6M in property damage.
Yes, Fowler (ZIP 48835) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Fowler has 8 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 $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48835 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 17, 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 $17.7M in property damage in the Fowler, MI area (ZIP 48835). 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 →