Portland, MI (ZIP 48875) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.3M. A total of 19 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 29% of all recorded events (10 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Portland has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. 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 $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2021.
Portland has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Portland 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.
Portland has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Portland was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 24, 2023, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 5, 2019), causing $5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 22, 2015 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48875 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Portland, MI, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Portland (ZIP 48875) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Portland has 10 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 $6.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48875 was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 24, 2023. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.3M in property damage in the Portland, MI area (ZIP 48875). 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 →