Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 49255 in Montgomery, MI. These include 22 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.1M. These events have resulted in 21 recorded deaths and 315 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (22 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $50.3M in documented property damage. 15 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 2021.
Montgomery has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Montgomery has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 16, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montgomery was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 27, 1991), causing $25M in damages. 2" Hail on Apr 12, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49255 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montgomery, MI, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, Montgomery (ZIP 49255) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $750K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 16, 2009.
Montgomery has 11 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 $50.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49255 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.1M in property damage in the Montgomery, MI area (ZIP 49255). 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 →