Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Mendon, MI area (ZIP 49072). These include 34 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (34 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 $377K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $202.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.
Mendon has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Mendon has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $780K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Mendon 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mendon 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.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49072 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mendon, MI, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $377K in property damage.
Yes, Mendon (ZIP 49072) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $780K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Mendon has 11 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 $202.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49072 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 $2.7M in property damage in the Mendon, MI area (ZIP 49072). 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 →