Bridgman, MI (ZIP 49106) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
With 8 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
Bridgman has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $680K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2010.
Bridgman has experienced 3 blizzards 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 $50K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 21, 2008.
Bridgman has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2021.
Bridgman 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 $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 12, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bridgman was Frost/Freeze on Apr 12, 2012, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 10, 2021), causing $1.3M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 13, 2008 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49106 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bridgman, MI, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100.5K in property damage.
Yes, Bridgman (ZIP 49106) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2021.
Bridgman has 6 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 $680K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49106 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 12, 2012. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.8M in property damage in the Bridgman, MI area (ZIP 49106). 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 →