Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 48838 in Greenville, MI. These include 12 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Greenville is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 29, 2019.
Greenville has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 20, 2016.
Greenville 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 $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Greenville has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $380K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Greenville has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 1998.
Greenville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 3, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Greenville was Flood on Apr 17, 2013, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was 1.5" Hail (Apr 26, 2011), causing $4M in damages. Flood on May 23, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48838 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greenville, MI, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.1M in property damage.
Yes, Greenville (ZIP 48838) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Greenville has 7 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 20, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48838 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 17, 2013. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.4M in property damage in the Greenville, MI area (ZIP 48838). 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 →