Pewamo, MI (ZIP 48873) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 9 tornadoes, 7 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21M. A total of 22 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Pewamo is tornadoes, with 9 recorded events making up 32% 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 $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2015.
Pewamo 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.
Pewamo has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $6.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Pewamo has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pewamo was Flood on Apr 17, 2013, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 22, 2015), causing $3.2M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 5, 2019 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48873 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (6 events), and hailstorms (6 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pewamo, MI, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.8M in property damage.
Yes, Pewamo (ZIP 48873) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Pewamo has 9 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 $8.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48873 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 17, 2013. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21M in property damage in the Pewamo, MI area (ZIP 48873). 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 →