Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 49262 in North Adams, MI. These include 17 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $26M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 85 injuries.
With 17 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
North Adams has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $25.8M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 1987.
North Adams 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 Jul 2, 2008.
North Adams 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 Apr 9, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Adams was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 25, 1984), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49262 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (8 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Adams, MI, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12K in property damage.
Yes, North Adams (ZIP 49262) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2008.
North Adams has 8 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 $25.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 1987.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49262 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 $26M in property damage in the North Adams, MI area (ZIP 49262). 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 →