Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 49088 in Scotts, MI. These include 26 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.5M. A total of 12 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 26 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $430K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 30, 2024.
Scotts has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Scotts 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 1977.
Scotts 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.
Scotts has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $26.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2024.
Scotts has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 2, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scotts was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 29, 2011, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 2, 1977), causing $2.5M in damages. 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 29, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49088 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scotts, MI, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $430K in property damage.
Yes, Scotts (ZIP 49088) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Scotts has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49088 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 29, 2011. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.5M in property damage in the Scotts, MI area (ZIP 49088). 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 →