Dowagiac, MI (ZIP 49047) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 33 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dowagiac is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.
Dowagiac 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.
Dowagiac has experienced 4 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 $766K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Dowagiac has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Dowagiac 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 Dowagiac 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. Flood on Sep 13, 2008 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49047 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dowagiac, MI, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Dowagiac (ZIP 49047) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $766K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Dowagiac has 13 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49047 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 $8.6M in property damage in the Dowagiac, MI area (ZIP 49047). 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 →