Marshall, MI (ZIP 49068) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 26 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 69 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Marshall is hailstorms, with 26 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Marshall has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Marshall has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2024.
Marshall has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2010.
Marshall has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 11, 2013.
Marshall has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 30, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marshall was EF4 Tornado on Apr 2, 1977, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (May 21, 2004), causing $1.2M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49068 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marshall, MI, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $165K in property damage.
Yes, Marshall (ZIP 49068) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2010.
Marshall has 8 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49068 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 2, 1977. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.3M in property damage in the Marshall, MI area (ZIP 49068). 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 →