South Haven, MI (ZIP 49090) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $14M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (18 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $385K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
South Haven has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 20, 2016.
South Haven has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2020.
South Haven has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
South Haven 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 $175K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Haven was Flood on Apr 17, 2013, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 17, 2013), causing $3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Aug 20, 2016 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49090 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (5 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Haven, MI, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $385K in property damage.
Yes, South Haven (ZIP 49090) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
South Haven has 7 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 20, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49090 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 17, 2013. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14M in property damage in the South Haven, MI area (ZIP 49090). 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 →