Morrice, MI (ZIP 48857) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 11 tornadoes, 8 hailstorms, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.1M. A total of 26 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Morrice is tornadoes, with 11 recorded events making up 31% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $16.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 11, 2023.
Morrice has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2021.
Morrice has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Morrice 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.
Morrice 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2011.
Morrice 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 Morrice was EF2 Tornado on Mar 14, 2019, which caused $9.8M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 21, 2013), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 28, 1986 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48857 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (11 events), hailstorms (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morrice, MI, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16.6M in property damage.
Yes, Morrice (ZIP 48857) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $170K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2011.
Morrice has 11 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 $16.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 11, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48857 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 $22.1M in property damage in the Morrice, MI area (ZIP 48857). 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 →