Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 49011 in Athens, MI. These include 17 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Athens is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (12%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
Athens has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Athens has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Athens has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.
Athens has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Athens was Flood on May 21, 2004, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), causing $1.2M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49011 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Athens, MI, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $90K in property damage.
Yes, Athens (ZIP 49011) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Athens has 4 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49011 was Flood, which occurred on May 21, 2004. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Athens, MI area (ZIP 49011). 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 →