Federal records document 64 natural disaster events in the Shepherd, MI area (ZIP 48883). These include 35 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $112M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Shepherd is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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 $109.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Shepherd has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Shepherd has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 12, 2012.
Shepherd has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 12, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shepherd was Flood on Jun 23, 2017, which caused $91M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 18, 2020), causing $10M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 11, 2010 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48883 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shepherd, MI, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $255K in property damage.
Yes, Shepherd (ZIP 48883) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $109.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Shepherd has 7 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 Mar 12, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48883 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 $112M in property damage in the Shepherd, MI area (ZIP 48883). 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 →