Maple Rapids, MI (ZIP 48853) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 7 blizzards, 2 floods, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $7M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Maple Rapids is blizzards, with 7 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (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.
Maple Rapids has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2004.
Maple Rapids has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2003.
Maple Rapids has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 1956.
The most significant disaster event on record for Maple Rapids was Ice Storm on Feb 5, 2019, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 21, 2004), causing $1.2M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48853 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (7 events), floods (2 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Maple Rapids, MI, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.5M in property damage.
Yes, Maple Rapids (ZIP 48853) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2004.
Maple Rapids has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 1956.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48853 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 5, 2019. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7M in property damage in the Maple Rapids, MI area (ZIP 48853). 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 →