ZIP code 49235, covering Clayton, MI, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.3M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 96 injuries.
With 28 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (7%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
Clayton 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.
Clayton has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $25.6M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 2010.
Clayton 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.
Clayton has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 2, 2008.
Clayton has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 29, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clayton was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 20, 2011), causing $1.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 27, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49235 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clayton, MI, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Clayton (ZIP 49235) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $215K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2008.
Clayton has 9 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 $25.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49235 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 $33.3M in property damage in the Clayton, MI area (ZIP 49235). 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 →