Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 49079 in Paw Paw, MI. These include 19 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $83.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 80 injuries.
With 19 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $54.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
Paw Paw has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.8M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
Paw Paw 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.
Paw Paw has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paw Paw was 1.2" Hail on Apr 5, 2010, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 13, 1980), causing $25M in damages. 1.2" Hail on Apr 26, 2011 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49079 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (4 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paw Paw, MI, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $54.2M in property damage.
Yes, Paw Paw (ZIP 49079) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2004.
Paw Paw has 7 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 $27.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 13, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49079 was 1.2" Hail, which occurred on Apr 5, 2010. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $83.8M in property damage in the Paw Paw, MI area (ZIP 49079). 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 →