Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 49066 in Leonidas, MI. These include 15 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (15 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 $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
Leonidas has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.
Leonidas has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
Leonidas 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 $680K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Leonidas has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leonidas was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 29, 2011, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 20, 2018), causing $680K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49066 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leonidas, MI, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $85K in property damage.
Yes, Leonidas (ZIP 49066) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $680K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Leonidas has 6 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 $200K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49066 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 29, 2011. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Leonidas, MI area (ZIP 49066). 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 →