Muir, MI (ZIP 48860) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 6 tornadoes, 5 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.4M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 32% of all recorded events (6 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 1992.
Muir has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (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.
Muir has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Muir has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Muir was Ice Storm on Feb 5, 2019, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 17, 2013), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 12, 1956 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48860 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (5 events), and hailstorms (3 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Muir, MI, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Yes, Muir (ZIP 48860) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Muir has 6 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48860 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 5, 2019. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.4M in property damage in the Muir, MI area (ZIP 48860). 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 →