Pleasant Lake, MI (ZIP 49272) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 9 blizzards, 9 hailstorms, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 15 injuries.
With 9 recorded incidents (30% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Pleasant Lake has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Pleasant Lake has experienced 6 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 1998.
Pleasant Lake has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2011.
Pleasant Lake has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pleasant Lake was EF3 Tornado on Jun 15, 1982, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (May 21, 2004), causing $1.2M 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 49272 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (9 events), hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pleasant Lake, MI, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.4M in property damage.
Yes, Pleasant Lake (ZIP 49272) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2011.
Pleasant Lake has 6 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49272 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 15, 1982. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.5M in property damage in the Pleasant Lake, MI area (ZIP 49272). 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 →