Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 49268 in Palmyra, MI. These include 26 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 26 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Palmyra 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.
Palmyra has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2021.
Palmyra has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
Palmyra 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.
Palmyra 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 10, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Palmyra 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 49268 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palmyra, MI, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Palmyra (ZIP 49268) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $215K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 10, 2009.
Palmyra has 4 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 $325K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49268 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 $9M in property damage in the Palmyra, MI area (ZIP 49268). 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 →