Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 49091 in Sturgis, MI. These include 22 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $393K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 22 recorded incidents (61% 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 $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Sturgis has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.
Sturgis has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Sturgis has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
Sturgis has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sturgis was Flood on Feb 6, 2008, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49091 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sturgis, MI, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.
Yes, Sturgis (ZIP 49091) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2008.
Sturgis has 9 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 $205K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49091 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 6, 2008. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $393K in property damage in the Sturgis, MI area (ZIP 49091). 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 →