Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 48841 in Henderson, MI. These include 7 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.4M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Henderson is hailstorms, with 7 recorded events making up 27% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2023.
Henderson has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Henderson has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $690K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 21, 2011.
Henderson has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Henderson has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Henderson has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Henderson was Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 28, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 27, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48841 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 27% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Henderson, MI, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Henderson (ZIP 48841) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Henderson 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48841 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 21, 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 $10.4M in property damage in the Henderson, MI area (ZIP 48841). 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 →