Allen, MI (ZIP 49227) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.8M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 125 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Allen is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
Allen has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.8M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 7, 2021.
Allen has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Allen was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. 2" Hail on Apr 12, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49227 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Allen, MI, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Allen has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 7, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49227 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.8M in property damage in the Allen, MI area (ZIP 49227). 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 →