Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 48847 in Ithaca, MI. These include 11 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ithaca is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $370K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 11, 2022.
Ithaca has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 1982.
Ithaca has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Ithaca 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Ithaca has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ithaca was EF2 Tornado on Jun 15, 1982, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 23, 2004), causing $1.2M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 16, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48847 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ithaca, MI, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $370K in property damage.
Yes, Ithaca (ZIP 48847) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Ithaca has 10 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48847 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 15, 1982. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.8M in property damage in the Ithaca, MI area (ZIP 48847). 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 →