Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 49046 in Delton, MI. These include 15 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.1M.
With 15 recorded incidents (39% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $720K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2025.
Delton has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Delton has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $6.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Delton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 12, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Delton was Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 17, 2013), causing $5M in damages. Flood on May 21, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49046 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Delton, MI, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $720K in property damage.
Yes, Delton (ZIP 49046) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Delton has 12 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49046 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 21, 2013. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.1M in property damage in the Delton, MI area (ZIP 49046). 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 →