Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 49080 in Plainwell, MI. These include 16 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.8M. A total of 17 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Plainwell is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $655K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2025.
Plainwell has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Plainwell has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $17.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Plainwell has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 12, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Plainwell was Flood on Sep 13, 2008, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 21, 2013), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Apr 17, 2013 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49080 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plainwell, MI, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $655K in property damage.
Yes, Plainwell (ZIP 49080) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Plainwell has 13 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49080 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 13, 2008. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.8M in property damage in the Plainwell, MI area (ZIP 49080). 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 →