ZIP code 48854, covering Mason, MI, has 73 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $109.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (44 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $94.4M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Mason has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (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 $6.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Mason 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 $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Mason has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mason was EF2 Tornado on Aug 24, 2023, which caused $75M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 18, 2007), causing $15M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48854 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mason, MI, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $550K in property damage.
Yes, Mason (ZIP 48854) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Mason has 16 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 $94.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48854 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 24, 2023. This event caused $75M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $109.3M in property damage in the Mason, MI area (ZIP 48854). 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 →