Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 49053 in Galesburg, MI. These include 19 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.1M. A total of 12 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Galesburg is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 30, 2024.
Galesburg has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2010.
Galesburg has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 19, 2009.
Galesburg has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Galesburg has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $27.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2025.
Galesburg has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 2, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Galesburg was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 29, 2011, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 2, 1977), causing $2.5M in damages. 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 1, 2014 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49053 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Galesburg, MI, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Galesburg (ZIP 49053) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2010.
Galesburg has 7 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 19, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49053 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 $34.1M in property damage in the Galesburg, MI area (ZIP 49053). 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 →