Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 49095 in Vandalia, MI. These include 14 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Vandalia is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
Vandalia has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2017.
Vandalia has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $30K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2019.
Vandalia has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Vandalia has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 12, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vandalia was Frost/Freeze on Apr 12, 2012, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 19, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49095 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vandalia, MI, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Vandalia has 8 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49095 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 12, 2012. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.6M in property damage in the Vandalia, MI area (ZIP 49095). 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 →