Hanover, MI (ZIP 49241) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 10 recorded incidents (36% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Hanover 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.
Hanover 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.
Hanover has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1990.
Hanover has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 9, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hanover was Flood on May 21, 2004, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 22, 2023), causing $1M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49241 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hanover, MI, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Hanover (ZIP 49241) 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.
Hanover has 4 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 $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49241 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 $5.4M in property damage in the Hanover, MI area (ZIP 49241). 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 →