Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 49051 in East Leroy, MI. These include 14 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.8M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (14 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $520K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 30, 2024.
East Leroy has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
East Leroy has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
East Leroy has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2021.
East Leroy has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Leroy was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 29, 2011, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 5, 2010), causing $2M 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 49051 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Leroy, MI, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $520K in property damage.
Yes, East Leroy (ZIP 49051) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
East Leroy has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49051 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 29, 2011. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.8M in property damage in the East Leroy, MI area (ZIP 49051). 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 →