ZIP code 48911, covering Lansing, MI, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (26 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $305K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2008.
Lansing 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 $6.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Lansing 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 $11.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Lansing has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lansing was Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 17, 2013), causing $5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48911 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lansing, MI, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $305K in property damage.
Yes, Lansing (ZIP 48911) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Lansing has 13 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 $8.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48911 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 21, 2013. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.4M in property damage in the Lansing, MI area (ZIP 48911). 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 →