Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 49259 in Munith, MI. These include 9 blizzards, 9 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 15 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Munith is blizzards, with 9 recorded events making up 29% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Munith has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2025.
Munith has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2021.
Munith has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Munith has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Munith was Flash Flood on Jun 25, 2021, which caused $7.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 15, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 14, 1988 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49259 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (6 events), hailstorms (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Munith, MI, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.4M in property damage.
Yes, Munith (ZIP 49259) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2021.
Munith has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $8.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49259 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 25, 2021. This event caused $7.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.4M in property damage in the Munith, MI area (ZIP 49259). 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 →