Jackson, MI (ZIP 49203) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.8M. A total of 13 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Jackson is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $185K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2012.
Jackson has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Jackson has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2006.
Jackson has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2004.
Jackson has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jackson was Flood on May 21, 2004, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 20, 2003), causing $1.2M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 22, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49203 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jackson, MI, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $185K in property damage.
Yes, Jackson (ZIP 49203) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2004.
Jackson has 6 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49203 was Flood, which occurred on May 21, 2004. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.8M in property damage in the Jackson, MI area (ZIP 49203). 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 →