Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 49233 in Cement City, MI. These include 9 blizzards, 8 hailstorms, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.3M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 85 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cement City is blizzards, with 9 recorded events making up 31% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Cement City has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Cement City has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 2, 2008.
Cement City has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $25.3M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 12, 1976.
Cement City has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 9, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cement City was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (May 21, 2004), 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 49233 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (9 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cement City, MI, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.4M in property damage.
Yes, Cement City (ZIP 49233) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2008.
Cement City has 5 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 $25.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 12, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49233 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.3M in property damage in the Cement City, MI area (ZIP 49233). 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 →