Saint Louis, MI (ZIP 48880) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Saint Louis is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 11, 2022.
Saint Louis 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.
Saint Louis has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2001.
Saint Louis has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $11.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Saint Louis has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 12, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Louis was Flood on May 18, 2020, which caused $10M 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 48880 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Louis, MI, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $145K in property damage.
Yes, Saint Louis (ZIP 48880) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Saint Louis 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48880 was Flood, which occurred on May 18, 2020. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.6M in property damage in the Saint Louis, MI area (ZIP 48880). 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 →