Government agency data shows 18 natural disaster events for ZIP 49130 in Union, MI. These include 7 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
With 7 recorded incidents (39% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2024.
Union has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $577.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 25, 1998.
Union 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.
Union 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.
Union has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Union was Frost/Freeze on Apr 12, 2012, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 25, 1998), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49130 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Union, MI, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Union has 5 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 $577.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 25, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49130 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 $4.6M in property damage in the Union, MI area (ZIP 49130). 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 →