Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 49071 in Mattawan, MI. These include 21 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $132.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 92 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mattawan is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $54.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
Mattawan 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 Jun 5, 2010.
Mattawan has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75.3M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.
Mattawan 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.
Mattawan has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mattawan was EF2 Tornado on May 7, 2024, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was 1.2" Hail (Apr 5, 2010), causing $50M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 13, 1980 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49071 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mattawan, MI, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $54.8M in property damage.
Yes, Mattawan (ZIP 49071) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2010.
Mattawan has 5 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 $75.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49071 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 7, 2024. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $132.1M in property damage in the Mattawan, MI area (ZIP 49071). 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 →