Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 49099 in White Pigeon, MI. These include 19 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 43 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (19 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 $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
White Pigeon has experienced 8 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 $902.5K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2010.
White Pigeon has experienced 2 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.
White Pigeon 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.
White Pigeon 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 White Pigeon was EF1 Tornado on Oct 24, 2001, which caused $322.2K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 5, 2010), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49099 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (2 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 White Pigeon, MI, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7K in property damage.
Yes, White Pigeon (ZIP 49099) 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.
White Pigeon has 8 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 $902.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49099 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 24, 2001. This event caused $322.2K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the White Pigeon, MI area (ZIP 49099). 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 →