this area, (ZIP 49261) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 9 blizzards, 4 floods, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (9 total). 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.
this area has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2004.
this area has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2006.
this area 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 Mar 12, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Flood on May 21, 2004, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 22, 2023), causing $1M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49261 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (9 events), floods (4 events), hailstorms (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.4M in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 49261) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2004.
this area 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 Mar 12, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49261 was Flood, which occurred on May 21, 2004. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.1M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 49261). 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 →