Grand Ledge, MI (ZIP 48837) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (35% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2008.
Grand Ledge 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.
Grand Ledge has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Grand Ledge has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Grand Ledge has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 2, 1994.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grand Ledge was EF1 Tornado on Sep 9, 2001, which caused $10.1M in property damage. Another major event was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 24, 2023), causing $5M 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 48837 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grand Ledge, MI, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $205K in property damage.
Yes, Grand Ledge (ZIP 48837) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Grand Ledge has 13 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 $11.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48837 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 9, 2001. This event caused $10.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.5M in property damage in the Grand Ledge, MI area (ZIP 48837). 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 →