Out of 566 ZIP codes with data in Michigan, these are the highest-ranked areas for flood claims. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Flood Risk | All Michigan Rankings
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes ranked | 566 |
| Highest value | 753 claims |
| Median value | 6 claims |
| State | Michigan |
Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes
| Rank | ZIP Code | City | State | Flood Claims | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48173 | Rockwood | MI | 753 claims | 80/100 |
| 2 | 48125 | Dearborn Heights | MI | 690 claims | 76/100 |
| 3 | 48640 | Midland | MI | 498 claims | 80/100 |
| 4 | 48045 | Harrison Township | MI | 462 claims | 80/100 |
| 5 | 48161 | Monroe | MI | 349 claims | 64/100 |
| 6 | 48215 | Detroit | MI | 321 claims | 62/100 |
| 7 | 48001 | Algonac | MI | 317 claims | 80/100 |
| 8 | 48166 | Newport | MI | 303 claims | 58/100 |
| 9 | 48706 | Bay City | MI | 298 claims | 67/100 |
| 10 | 48023 | Fair Haven | MI | 297 claims | 55/100 |
| 11 | 48145 | La Salle | MI | 270 claims | 45/100 |
| 12 | 48157 | Luna Pier | MI | 266 claims | 45/100 |
| 13 | 48081 | Saint Clair Shores | MI | 250 claims | 55/100 |
| 14 | 48028 | Harsens Island | MI | 246 claims | 55/100 |
| 15 | 48133 | Erie | MI | 212 claims | 45/100 |
| 16 | 48047 | New Baltimore | MI | 187 claims | 81/100 |
| 17 | 48162 | Monroe | MI | 175 claims | 69/100 |
| 18 | 49058 | Hastings | MI | 175 claims | 72/100 |
| 19 | 48601 | Saginaw | MI | 170 claims | 74/100 |
| 20 | 48609 | Saginaw | MI | 167 claims | 74/100 |
| 21 | 48638 | Saginaw | MI | 144 claims | 74/100 |
| 22 | 48039 | Marine City | MI | 121 claims | 84/100 |
| 23 | 49525 | Grand Rapids | MI | 114 claims | 68/100 |
| 24 | 48080 | Saint Clair Shores | MI | 110 claims | 60/100 |
| 25 | 49001 | Kalamazoo | MI | 109 claims | 54/100 |
| 26 | 48239 | Redford | MI | 105 claims | 76/100 |
| 27 | 48864 | Okemos | MI | 103 claims | 72/100 |
| 28 | 48604 | Saginaw | MI | 96 claims | 74/100 |
| 29 | 48054 | East China | MI | 94 claims | 66/100 |
| 30 | 48229 | Ecorse | MI | 94 claims | 85/100 |
| 31 | 48082 | Saint Clair Shores | MI | 93 claims | 60/100 |
| 32 | 48334 | Farmington | MI | 93 claims | 73/100 |
| 33 | 49085 | Saint Joseph | MI | 93 claims | 60/100 |
| 34 | 49417 | Grand Haven | MI | 90 claims | 84/100 |
| 35 | 48507 | Flint | MI | 86 claims | 72/100 |
| 36 | 49093 | Three Rivers | MI | 85 claims | 54/100 |
| 37 | 49418 | Grandville | MI | 80 claims | 72/100 |
| 38 | 48116 | Brighton | MI | 77 claims | 73/100 |
| 39 | 48124 | Dearborn | MI | 75 claims | 83/100 |
| 40 | 48146 | Lincoln Park | MI | 70 claims | 84/100 |
| 41 | 48821 | Dimondale | MI | 70 claims | 73/100 |
| 42 | 48658 | Standish | MI | 69 claims | 81/100 |
| 43 | 48634 | Linwood | MI | 67 claims | 85/100 |
| 44 | 49321 | Comstock Park | MI | 67 claims | 73/100 |
| 45 | 48631 | Kawkawlin | MI | 66 claims | 85/100 |
| 46 | 49073 | Nashville | MI | 66 claims | 72/100 |
| 47 | 49327 | Grant | MI | 66 claims | 82/100 |
| 48 | 48912 | Lansing | MI | 65 claims | 72/100 |
| 49 | 49048 | Kalamazoo | MI | 65 claims | 54/100 |
| 50 | 48768 | Vassar | MI | 63 claims | 85/100 |
| 51 | 48101 | Allen Park | MI | 61 claims | 76/100 |
| 52 | 48910 | Lansing | MI | 59 claims | 72/100 |
| 53 | 48138 | Grosse Ile | MI | 58 claims | 60/100 |
| 54 | 49548 | Grand Rapids | MI | 58 claims | 68/100 |
| 55 | 48602 | Saginaw | MI | 57 claims | 74/100 |
| 56 | 48439 | Grand Blanc | MI | 55 claims | 72/100 |
| 57 | 48192 | Wyandotte | MI | 54 claims | 79/100 |
| 58 | 48180 | Taylor | MI | 53 claims | 57/100 |
| 59 | 48867 | Owosso | MI | 53 claims | 60/100 |
| 60 | 49456 | Spring Lake | MI | 53 claims | 84/100 |
| 61 | 49337 | Newaygo | MI | 52 claims | 83/100 |
| 62 | 48189 | Whitmore Lake | MI | 50 claims | 64/100 |
| 63 | 48823 | East Lansing | MI | 48 claims | 73/100 |
| 64 | 49306 | Belmont | MI | 47 claims | 77/100 |
| 65 | 49507 | Grand Rapids | MI | 46 claims | 73/100 |
| 66 | 48183 | Trenton | MI | 45 claims | 90/100 |
| 67 | 48317 | Utica | MI | 45 claims | 89/100 |
| 68 | 49304 | Baldwin | MI | 44 claims | 90/100 |
| 69 | 48733 | Fairgrove | MI | 43 claims | 65/100 |
| 70 | 49424 | Holland | MI | 43 claims | 90/100 |
| 71 | 48036 | Clinton Township | MI | 42 claims | 87/100 |
| 72 | 49444 | Muskegon | MI | 42 claims | 89/100 |
| 73 | 49038 | Coloma | MI | 41 claims | 80/100 |
| 74 | 49423 | Holland | MI | 41 claims | 90/100 |
| 75 | 49631 | Evart | MI | 41 claims | 89/100 |
| 76 | 49858 | Menominee | MI | 41 claims | 76/100 |
| 77 | 48336 | Farmington | MI | 40 claims | 78/100 |
| 78 | 48060 | Port Huron | MI | 39 claims | 89/100 |
| 79 | 48230 | Grosse Pointe | MI | 39 claims | 89/100 |
| 80 | 49301 | Ada | MI | 39 claims | 77/100 |
| 81 | 48504 | Flint | MI | 38 claims | 77/100 |
| 82 | 48509 | Burton | MI | 38 claims | 70/100 |
| 83 | 48103 | Ann Arbor | MI | 37 claims | 60/100 |
| 84 | 49307 | Big Rapids | MI | 37 claims | 89/100 |
| 85 | 48312 | Sterling Heights | MI | 36 claims | 82/100 |
| 86 | 49098 | Watervliet | MI | 36 claims | 88/100 |
| 87 | 49331 | Lowell | MI | 36 claims | 77/100 |
| 88 | 48603 | Saginaw | MI | 35 claims | 79/100 |
| 89 | 48657 | Sanford | MI | 35 claims | 85/100 |
| 90 | 48917 | Lansing | MI | 35 claims | 77/100 |
| 91 | 48083 | Troy | MI | 34 claims | 77/100 |
| 92 | 48650 | Pinconning | MI | 34 claims | 90/100 |
| 93 | 48038 | Clinton Township | MI | 33 claims | 87/100 |
| 94 | 48423 | Davison | MI | 33 claims | 70/100 |
| 95 | 48529 | Burton | MI | 33 claims | 70/100 |
| 96 | 48750 | Oscoda | MI | 33 claims | 87/100 |
| 97 | 49228 | Blissfield | MI | 33 claims | 65/100 |
| 98 | 49428 | Jenison | MI | 32 claims | 90/100 |
| 99 | 48170 | Plymouth | MI | 31 claims | 88/100 |
| 100 | 48506 | Flint | MI | 31 claims | 77/100 |
Methodology
Flood risk rankings use FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim data. Total claims reflect historical flood events that resulted in insured property damage. High claim counts indicate areas with recurring flood exposure, which can compromise water infrastructure, introduce contaminant runoff, and damage home systems.
Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-06-04.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does flood history matter for home safety?
Flooding can contaminate drinking water supplies, damage water infrastructure, introduce sewage and chemical runoff, and compromise home foundations and electrical systems. Repeated flooding indicates persistent risk that affects long-term home safety.
Where does the flood data come from?
Flood claim data comes from the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which tracks all insured flood losses by ZIP code. This includes claims from hurricanes, river flooding, storm surge, and heavy rainfall events.
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