Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Schoolcraft, MI area (ZIP 49087). These include 34 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $234M. A total of 12 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% 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 $180.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
Schoolcraft 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Schoolcraft has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Schoolcraft 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.
Schoolcraft has experienced 2 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 May 15, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Schoolcraft was 1.8" Hail on Apr 5, 2010, which caused $125M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 7, 2024), causing $50M in damages. 1.2" Hail on Apr 5, 2010 also caused significant damage ($50M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49087 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Schoolcraft, MI, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $180.1M in property damage.
Yes, Schoolcraft (ZIP 49087) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Schoolcraft has 6 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 $50.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49087 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 5, 2010. This event caused $125M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $234M in property damage in the Schoolcraft, MI area (ZIP 49087). 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 →