Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 49253 in Manitou Beach, MI. These include 10 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.5M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 100 injuries.
With 10 recorded incidents (27% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
Manitou Beach has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $25.9M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 2010.
Manitou Beach 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.
Manitou Beach 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.
Manitou Beach has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 2, 2008.
Manitou Beach has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Manitou Beach was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. 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 49253 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (9 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 27% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Manitou Beach, MI, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Manitou Beach (ZIP 49253) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $115K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2008.
Manitou Beach 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 $25.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49253 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 $33.5M in property damage in the Manitou Beach, MI area (ZIP 49253). 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 →