Jones, MI (ZIP 49061) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
With 14 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
Jones has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $655.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2017.
Jones 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.
Jones has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2011.
Jones 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.
Jones has experienced 1 flood 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jones was Frost/Freeze on Apr 12, 2012, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 13, 2008), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49061 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jones, MI, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Jones (ZIP 49061) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
Jones has 9 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 $655.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49061 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 $5.2M in property damage in the Jones, MI area (ZIP 49061). 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 →