Laingsburg, MI (ZIP 48848) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.3M. A total of 36 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (17 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $127K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2021.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% 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 $17.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 11, 2023.
Laingsburg 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 $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 4, 2012.
Laingsburg has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2011.
Laingsburg 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.
Laingsburg 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 Laingsburg was EF2 Tornado on Mar 14, 2019, which caused $9.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 4, 2012), causing $7.1M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48848 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Laingsburg, MI, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $127K in property damage.
Yes, Laingsburg (ZIP 48848) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 4, 2012.
Laingsburg has 14 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 $17.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 11, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48848 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 14, 2019. This event caused $9.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.3M in property damage in the Laingsburg, MI area (ZIP 48848). 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 →