Omer, MI (ZIP 48749) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $947.5K. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (22 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Omer has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $526K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Omer has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $347.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 28, 2018.
Omer has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $64K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 21, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Omer was Flood on May 18, 2020, which caused $450K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 4, 1977), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48749 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Omer, MI, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Omer (ZIP 48749) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $526K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Omer has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $347.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 28, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48749 was Flood, which occurred on May 18, 2020. This event caused $450K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $947.5K in property damage in the Omer, MI area (ZIP 48749). 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 →