Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 49057 in Hartford, MI. These include 22 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 50 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (22 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $216K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
Hartford has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $7.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 20, 2016.
Hartford 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 $175K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Hartford has experienced 3 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
Hartford has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hartford was EF3 Tornado on May 13, 1980, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 3, 1956), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Aug 20, 2016 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49057 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hartford, MI, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $216K in property damage.
Yes, Hartford (ZIP 49057) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
Hartford has 10 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 $7.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 20, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49057 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 13, 1980. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.5M in property damage in the Hartford, MI area (ZIP 49057). 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 →