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ZIP Codes with Highest Flood Risk in Michigan — 2026

Last updated: August 31, 2026

575 ZIP codes ranked by Historical NFIP Claims #1: ZIP 48173 (Rockwood, MI) - 753 claims

Out of 575 ZIP codes with data in Michigan, these are the highest-ranked areas for historical nfip claims. See also: National ZIP Codes with the Most Historical NFIP Claims | All Michigan Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 575
Highest value 753 claims
Median value 6 claims
State Michigan

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Historical NFIP Claims Safety Score
1 48173 Rockwood MI 753 claims 90/100
2 48125 Dearborn Heights MI 690 claims 82/100
3 48640 Midland MI 499 claims
4 48045 Harrison Township MI 462 claims 94/100
5 48161 Monroe MI 350 claims
6 48215 Detroit MI 322 claims 92/100
7 48001 Algonac MI 317 claims 99/100
8 48166 Newport MI 303 claims
9 48023 Fair Haven MI 299 claims 100/100
10 48706 Bay City MI 298 claims 99/100
11 48145 La Salle MI 270 claims
12 48157 Luna Pier MI 266 claims
13 48081 Saint Clair Shores MI 250 claims 99/100
14 48028 Harsens Island MI 246 claims
15 48133 Erie MI 212 claims
16 48047 New Baltimore MI 187 claims 99/100
17 49058 Hastings MI 177 claims
18 48162 Monroe MI 174 claims
19 48601 Saginaw MI 173 claims
20 48609 Saginaw MI 170 claims
21 48638 Saginaw MI 167 claims
22 48039 Marine City MI 121 claims 98/100
23 49525 Grand Rapids MI 119 claims 75/100
24 48080 Saint Clair Shores MI 110 claims 98/100
25 49001 Kalamazoo MI 109 claims 49/100
26 48239 Redford MI 108 claims 90/100
27 48864 Okemos MI 105 claims 80/100
28 48604 Saginaw MI 98 claims
29 49417 Grand Haven MI 96 claims 80/100
30 48054 East China MI 95 claims 80/100
31 48229 Ecorse MI 95 claims 91/100
32 48082 Saint Clair Shores MI 93 claims 97/100
33 48334 Farmington MI 93 claims 82/100
34 49085 Saint Joseph MI 93 claims 92/100
35 48507 Flint MI 87 claims 81/100
36 49093 Three Rivers MI 85 claims
37 49327 Grant MI 82 claims
38 49418 Grandville MI 82 claims 74/100
39 48116 Brighton MI 77 claims
40 48124 Dearborn MI 77 claims 92/100
41 48146 Lincoln Park MI 71 claims 89/100
42 48658 Standish MI 70 claims
43 48821 Dimondale MI 70 claims
44 49321 Comstock Park MI 68 claims 73/100
45 48634 Linwood MI 67 claims
46 49073 Nashville MI 67 claims
47 48631 Kawkawlin MI 66 claims 99/100
48 48912 Lansing MI 65 claims 83/100
49 49048 Kalamazoo MI 65 claims 49/100
50 48768 Vassar MI 63 claims
51 48910 Lansing MI 62 claims 83/100
52 49337 Newaygo MI 62 claims
53 48101 Allen Park MI 61 claims 91/100
54 48439 Grand Blanc MI 61 claims 81/100
55 49548 Grand Rapids MI 61 claims 74/100
56 48138 Grosse Ile MI 59 claims 90/100
57 48602 Saginaw MI 57 claims
58 48192 Wyandotte MI 54 claims 91/100
59 48867 Owosso MI 54 claims
60 49456 Spring Lake MI 54 claims 80/100
61 48180 Taylor MI 53 claims 89/100
62 49631 Evart MI 53 claims
63 48189 Whitmore Lake MI 51 claims
64 48823 East Lansing MI 50 claims 80/100
65 49306 Belmont MI 47 claims 75/100
66 48317 Utica MI 46 claims 99/100
67 49507 Grand Rapids MI 46 claims 74/100
68 48183 Trenton MI 45 claims 90/100
69 49304 Baldwin MI 44 claims
70 48733 Fairgrove MI 43 claims
71 49424 Holland MI 43 claims 99/100
72 48036 Clinton Township MI 42 claims 96/100
73 49301 Ada MI 42 claims 74/100
74 49307 Big Rapids MI 42 claims
75 49444 Muskegon MI 42 claims 94/100
76 49038 Coloma MI 41 claims 97/100
77 49423 Holland MI 41 claims 100/100
78 49858 Menominee MI 41 claims
79 48336 Farmington MI 40 claims 82/100
80 48509 Burton MI 40 claims 83/100
81 48060 Port Huron MI 39 claims 98/100
82 48230 Grosse Pointe MI 39 claims 88/100
83 48504 Flint MI 38 claims 81/100
84 48103 Ann Arbor MI 37 claims 62/100
85 48312 Sterling Heights MI 36 claims 99/100
86 48750 Oscoda MI 36 claims
87 49098 Watervliet MI 36 claims
88 49331 Lowell MI 36 claims 73/100
89 48603 Saginaw MI 35 claims
90 48657 Sanford MI 35 claims
91 48917 Lansing MI 35 claims 83/100
92 48083 Troy MI 34 claims 83/100
93 48529 Burton MI 34 claims 81/100
94 48650 Pinconning MI 34 claims
95 48038 Clinton Township MI 33 claims 98/100
96 48423 Davison MI 33 claims 83/100
97 48801 Alma MI 33 claims
98 49228 Blissfield MI 33 claims 66/100
99 49428 Jenison MI 32 claims 100/100
100 48170 Plymouth MI 31 claims 87/100

Methodology

This ranking uses historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program claim records. The entity is not a complete inventory of properties, flood events, uninsured losses, or current FEMA map designations. ZIPs without claim evidence are unknown and are not ranked as zero or low risk.

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: 2026-08-31.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this ranking show?

It shows historical NFIP claim counts for ZIP records where FEMA claim evidence is available. It does not determine the current flood zone or risk of a specific property.

Where does the claim data come from?

The records come from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program claims. They do not include a complete inventory of uninsured losses or current property-map designations.

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Disclaimer: Rankings are based on EPA, FEMA, and federal agency data. They reflect historical patterns and risk indicators, not necessarily current conditions. For the most current information, contact your local water utility or request a Consumer Confidence Report.

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