Deerfield, MI (ZIP 49238) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $57M. A total of 23 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 19 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2023.
Deerfield has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Deerfield has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2021.
Deerfield has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $67.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2015.
Deerfield has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
Deerfield has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 10, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Deerfield was EF2 Tornado on Jun 6, 2010, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 20, 2011), causing $1.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 27, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49238 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Deerfield, MI, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Deerfield (ZIP 49238) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $215K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 10, 2009.
Deerfield 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 $50.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49238 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 6, 2010. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $57M in property damage in the Deerfield, MI area (ZIP 49238). 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 →