Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 48476 in Vernon, MI. These include 7 severe wind events, 4 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.6M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
Severe wind events represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 32% of all recorded events (7 total). Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Vernon has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 26, 2007.
Vernon has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Vernon has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
Vernon 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2011.
Vernon has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 29, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vernon was 1.8" Hail on Jul 26, 2007, which caused $4.8M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 21, 2013), causing $3M 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 48476 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (7 events), hailstorms (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vernon, MI, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Vernon (ZIP 48476) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $120K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2011.
Vernon has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 27, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48476 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 26, 2007. This event caused $4.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.6M in property damage in the Vernon, MI area (ZIP 48476). 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 →