Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 49248 in Jasper, MI. These include 10 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $16M. A total of 12 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Jasper is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Jasper 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.
Jasper 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.
Jasper 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $9.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2015.
Jasper has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 1992.
Jasper 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 Jun 15, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jasper was Flood on Jun 26, 2015, which caused $9M in property damage. 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 49248 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (9 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jasper, MI, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Jasper (ZIP 49248) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2015.
Jasper has 2 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49248 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 26, 2015. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16M in property damage in the Jasper, MI area (ZIP 49248). 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 →