Ionia, MI (ZIP 48846) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.6M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 13 recorded incidents (35% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 20, 2016.
Ionia has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Ionia has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (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.
Ionia has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ionia was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 24, 2023, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 5, 2019), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Apr 17, 2013 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48846 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ionia, MI, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $120K in property damage.
Yes, Ionia (ZIP 48846) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Ionia has 11 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 $7.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 20, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48846 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 24, 2023. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.6M in property damage in the Ionia, MI area (ZIP 48846). 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 →