Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 49022 in Benton Harbor, MI. These include 25 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 27 injuries.
With 25 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $102K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
Benton Harbor has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $927.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2010.
Benton Harbor has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Benton Harbor has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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 Apr 5, 2023.
Benton Harbor 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 $175K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Benton Harbor was Flood on May 21, 2004, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 13, 1992), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49022 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (5 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Benton Harbor, MI, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $102K in property damage.
Yes, Benton Harbor (ZIP 49022) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
Benton Harbor has 8 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 $927.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49022 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 $2.7M in property damage in the Benton Harbor, MI area (ZIP 49022). 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 →