Harbert, MI (ZIP 49115) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 5 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 5 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
Harbert 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.
Harbert has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 1978.
Harbert 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.
Harbert 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harbert 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 49115 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harbert, MI, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Yes, Harbert (ZIP 49115) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $600K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
Harbert has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49115 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 $8.7M in property damage in the Harbert, MI area (ZIP 49115). 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 →