Riverdale, MI (ZIP 48877) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $97.8M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Riverdale is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 11, 2019.
Riverdale has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $95.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 23, 2017.
Riverdale has experienced 6 blizzards on record. 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.
Riverdale has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $875K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 23, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Riverdale was Flood on Jun 23, 2017, which caused $91M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 17, 2013), causing $3M in damages. Flood on May 23, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48877 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (6 events), and tornadoes (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Riverdale, MI, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Riverdale (ZIP 48877) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $95.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2017.
Riverdale 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 $875K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 23, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48877 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 23, 2017. This event caused $91M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $97.8M in property damage in the Riverdale, MI area (ZIP 48877). 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 →