Perrinton, MI (ZIP 48871) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 6 blizzards, 5 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Perrinton is blizzards, with 6 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Perrinton has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 1982.
Perrinton 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 23, 2004.
Perrinton has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Perrinton was EF2 Tornado on May 12, 1956, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 23, 2004), causing $1.2M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 16, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48871 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (3 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Perrinton, MI, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Perrinton (ZIP 48871) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 23, 2004.
Perrinton has 5 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48871 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 12, 1956. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Perrinton, MI area (ZIP 48871). 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 →