Eau Claire, MI (ZIP 49111) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 33 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (26 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
Eau Claire has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $935K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.
Eau Claire 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.
Eau Claire has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 5, 2010.
Eau Claire has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire was Frost/Freeze on Apr 12, 2012, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jul 2, 1997), causing $1.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49111 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eau Claire, MI, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Eau Claire (ZIP 49111) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
Eau Claire has 10 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 $935K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49111 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 $6.5M in property damage in the Eau Claire, MI area (ZIP 49111). 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 →