Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 49271 in Pittsford, MI. These include 16 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.6M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 97 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (13%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 45% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $26.5M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 24, 2001.
Pittsford 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pittsford was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 24, 2001), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49271 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (14 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pittsford, MI, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Pittsford (ZIP 49271) 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.
Pittsford has 14 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 $26.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 24, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49271 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 $26.6M in property damage in the Pittsford, MI area (ZIP 49271). 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 →