Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 49006 in Kalamazoo, MI. These include 24 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 106 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kalamazoo is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
Kalamazoo has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $17.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Kalamazoo has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.8M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 26, 1986.
Kalamazoo has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Kalamazoo has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kalamazoo was EF3 Tornado on May 13, 1980, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Sep 13, 2008), causing $11M in damages. Flood on Apr 17, 2013 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49006 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kalamazoo, MI, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.7M in property damage.
Yes, Kalamazoo (ZIP 49006) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Kalamazoo has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 26, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49006 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 13, 1980. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50.8M in property damage in the Kalamazoo, MI area (ZIP 49006). 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 →