Lake George, MI (ZIP 48633) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 8 blizzards, 3 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 8 recorded incidents (57% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $855K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 12, 2020.
Lake George has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 1997.
Lake George has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 23, 2004.
Lake George has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 5, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake George was EF1 Tornado on Jul 5, 2024, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 23, 2004), causing $1.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48633 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (8 events), hailstorms (3 events), floods (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake George, MI, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $855K in property damage.
Yes, Lake George (ZIP 48633) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 23, 2004.
Lake George has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48633 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 5, 2024. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.1M in property damage in the Lake George, MI area (ZIP 48633). 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 →