Morenci, MI (ZIP 49256) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
With 18 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $830K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 11, 2021.
Morenci has experienced 3 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $46K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2008.
Morenci has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 10, 1997.
Morenci has experienced 1 flood 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2015.
Morenci has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Morenci was 1.5" Hail on Apr 12, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 25, 1989), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49256 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morenci, MI, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Morenci (ZIP 49256) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2015.
Morenci has 11 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 $830K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 11, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49256 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Apr 12, 1996. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Morenci, MI area (ZIP 49256). 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 →