Jerome, MI (ZIP 49249) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.9M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 87 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 32% of all recorded events (12 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Jerome has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $25.8M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1990.
Jerome 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.
Jerome 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.
Jerome 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 Jerome 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 49249 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jerome, MI, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45K in property damage.
Yes, Jerome (ZIP 49249) 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.
Jerome has 10 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 $25.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49249 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 $30.9M in property damage in the Jerome, MI area (ZIP 49249). 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 →