Galien, MI (ZIP 49113) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Galien is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
Galien has experienced 5 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $552.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 1979.
Galien 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.
Galien has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
Galien 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 Galien was Frost/Freeze on Apr 12, 2012, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 13, 2008), causing $600K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49113 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Galien, MI, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Yes, Galien (ZIP 49113) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
Galien has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $552.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 1979.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49113 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 $10.2M in property damage in the Galien, MI area (ZIP 49113). 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 →