Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 48894 in Westphalia, MI. These include 7 blizzards, 7 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 22 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Westphalia is blizzards, with 7 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Westphalia has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2001.
Westphalia has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Westphalia has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westphalia was Ice Storm on Feb 5, 2019, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 21, 1967), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on May 21, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48894 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (4 events), and hailstorms (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westphalia, MI, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.5M in property damage.
Yes, Westphalia (ZIP 48894) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Westphalia has 7 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48894 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 5, 2019. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.8M in property damage in the Westphalia, MI area (ZIP 48894). 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 →