Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 49028 in Bronson, MI. These include 20 tornadoes, 17 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $251.8M. These events have resulted in 19 recorded deaths and 408 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (20 total). Of these, 3 (15%) 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 $250.6M in documented property damage. 18 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2013.
Bronson has experienced 2 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 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2007.
Bronson has experienced 1 flood 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 16, 2009.
Bronson has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bronson was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 9 fatalities. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Apr 12, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49028 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (20 events), hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (2 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bronson, MI, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250.6M in property damage.
Yes, Bronson (ZIP 49028) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 16, 2009.
Bronson has 20 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 $250.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49028 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 9 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $251.8M in property damage in the Bronson, MI area (ZIP 49028). 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 →