Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 49242 in Hillsdale, MI. These include 22 hailstorms and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $80.7M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 211 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hillsdale is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 59% 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.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (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 $78.7M in documented property damage. 17 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 7, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hillsdale was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 11, 1965), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 27, 1991 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49242 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events) and tornadoes (15 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hillsdale, MI, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Hillsdale has 15 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 $78.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 7, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49242 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 $80.7M in property damage in the Hillsdale, MI area (ZIP 49242). 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 →