Federal records document 69 natural disaster events in the Kalamazoo, MI area (ZIP 49009). These include 39 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $227.9M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 119 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kalamazoo is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $130.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $79.1M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado 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 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 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $415K 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 1.8" Hail on Apr 5, 2010, which caused $125M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 7, 2024), causing $50M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 13, 1980 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49009 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kalamazoo, MI, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $130.3M in property damage.
Yes, Kalamazoo (ZIP 49009) 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 14 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 $79.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49009 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 5, 2010. This event caused $125M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $227.9M in property damage in the Kalamazoo, MI area (ZIP 49009). 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 →