ZIP code 49031, covering Cassopolis, MI, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
With 30 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Cassopolis has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $30K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2019.
Cassopolis has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Cassopolis has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Cassopolis has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 12, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cassopolis was Frost/Freeze on Apr 12, 2012, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 19, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49031 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cassopolis, MI, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13K in property damage.
Yes, Cassopolis (ZIP 49031) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Cassopolis has 14 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49031 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 12, 2012. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.7M in property damage in the Cassopolis, MI area (ZIP 49031). 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 →