Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Stockbridge, MI area (ZIP 49285). These include 24 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (24 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2025.
Stockbridge 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.
Stockbridge has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $9.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2021.
Stockbridge has experienced 4 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 Aug 24, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stockbridge was Flash Flood on Jun 25, 2021, which caused $7.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 21, 2013), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 14, 1988 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49285 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (7 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stockbridge, MI, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Stockbridge (ZIP 49285) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2021.
Stockbridge has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49285 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 25, 2021. This event caused $7.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.8M in property damage in the Stockbridge, MI area (ZIP 49285). 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 →