this area, (ZIP 48855) has experienced 54 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 23 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 30 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2013.
this area has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $9.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
this area has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $425K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2008.
this area 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.
this area has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 29, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was EF2 Tornado on Aug 24, 2007, which caused $13M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 24, 2007), causing $7M 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 48855 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 48855) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2001.
this area has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48855 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 24, 2007. This event caused $13M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.8M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 48855). 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 →