Ovid, MI (ZIP 48866) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 11 tornadoes, 9 hailstorms, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.9M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Ovid is tornadoes, with 11 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 1986.
Ovid has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Ovid has experienced 7 blizzards on record. 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.
Ovid has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $9.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 4, 2012.
Ovid has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 12, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ovid was Flash Flood on May 4, 2012, which caused $7.1M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 5, 2019), 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 48866 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (11 events), hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ovid, MI, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.8M in property damage.
Yes, Ovid (ZIP 48866) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 4, 2012.
Ovid has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48866 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 4, 2012. This event caused $7.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.9M in property damage in the Ovid, MI area (ZIP 48866). 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 →