Government agency data shows 14 natural disaster events for ZIP 49129 in Union Pier, MI. These include 6 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (6 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
Union Pier has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $302.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 1978.
Union Pier 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.
Union Pier 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 Union Pier was Frost/Freeze on Apr 12, 2012, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 4, 1961), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49129 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Union Pier, MI, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Union Pier has 4 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 $302.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49129 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 $8.4M in property damage in the Union Pier, MI area (ZIP 49129). 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 →