ZIP code 49229, covering Britton, MI, has 77 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.7M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 33 injuries.
With 44 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $52.8M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2010.
Britton 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Britton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2004.
Britton has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
Britton has experienced 2 floods 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 $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 10, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Britton was EF2 Tornado on Jun 6, 2010, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 11, 1965), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 20, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49229 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Britton, MI, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Britton (ZIP 49229) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $215K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 10, 2009.
Britton has 14 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 $52.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49229 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 6, 2010. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $60.7M in property damage in the Britton, MI area (ZIP 49229). 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 →