ZIP code 49252 in Litchfield, MI has a relatively limited disaster record, with 9 events documented. These include 7 hailstorms, 1 tornado, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $260K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (7 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2011.
Litchfield has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 4, 1969.
Litchfield has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Litchfield was EF2 Tornado on Jul 4, 1969, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49252 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Litchfield, MI, with 7 events documented.
Litchfield has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 4, 1969.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49252 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 4, 1969. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $260K in property damage in the Litchfield, MI area (ZIP 49252). 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 →