Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 49055 in Gobles, MI. These include 8 tornadoes, 6 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $37M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 82 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (8 total). Of these, 3 (38%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30.1M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 19, 2009.
Gobles 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 $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Gobles has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Gobles 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gobles was EF3 Tornado on May 13, 1980, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Apr 17, 2013), causing $5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1956 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49055 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (8 events), floods (6 events), hailstorms (6 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gobles, MI, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30.1M in property damage.
Yes, Gobles (ZIP 49055) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Gobles has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 19, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49055 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 13, 1980. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37M in property damage in the Gobles, MI area (ZIP 49055). 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 →