Onsted, MI (ZIP 49265) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. A total of 14 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 11 recorded incidents (32% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2011.
Onsted has experienced 9 blizzards on record. 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Onsted has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $675K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 2010.
Onsted has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
Onsted has experienced 2 floods 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 $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2008.
Onsted has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 29, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Onsted was Ice Storm on Feb 20, 2011, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 27, 2012), causing $1.3M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 22, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49265 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Onsted, MI, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110K in property damage.
Yes, Onsted (ZIP 49265) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $115K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2008.
Onsted has 7 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 $675K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49265 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 20, 2011. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.3M in property damage in the Onsted, MI area (ZIP 49265). 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 →